MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front both brake pads low
Front tyres wearing low
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both brake pads low
Nearside Front tyre 3.0mm
Offside Front tyre 4.0mm + worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded
both rear brake discs heavily corroded + pitted
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
exhaust heavily corroded
high level brake light not working
power steering fluid reservoir has a misting of fluid
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre 3.0mm
Offside Front tyre 4.0mm + worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded
both rear brake discs heavily corroded + pitted
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
exhaust heavily corroded
high level brake light not working
power steering fluid reservoir has a misting of fluid
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. 225/55R16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 225/55R16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Both Brake Discs Have Slight Wear
Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Has Slight Play
Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Tread Wear Indicators
Offside Front Brake Discs Outer Edge Has Slight Corrosion
Offside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play
Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge
Offside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Has Slight Corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit
Oil Leak
Sills Covered & Some Under Floor Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n.s windscreen washer poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pads on limit
under tray fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV51 AXJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 RV51 AXJ, 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.
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RV51 AXJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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