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RO51 NOU

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 126,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 122,015 miles

oil leaks autobox area

Fail 23 Aug 2012 122,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil leaks autobox area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,986 miles

Front brake discs worn/lip on outer edges

Front brake pads around 70% worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,267 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,267 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

reqires geometry check

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear seat belt has a small cut

offrside rear tyre has has 2x nails

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,810 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,251 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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RO51 NOU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO51 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 NOU registered?

RO51 NOU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is RO51 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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