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RO51 NXY

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 123,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 120,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,800 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 115,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,618 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 106,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

rear pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,801 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 NXY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NXY, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 NXY?

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What year was RO51 NXY registered?

RO51 NXY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RO51 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NXY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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