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RO51 OFP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,940 mi
Last recorded130,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 130,940 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 111,151 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on shoulder

n/s/r tyre has slight wear on shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2012 106,067 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,869 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,868 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,563 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 OFP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

RO51 OFP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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