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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog light lamp lense broken
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog light lamp lense broken
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pad wear indicator light on brake pads appear to be ok
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad wear indicator light on brake pads appear to be ok
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet safety catch seizing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet safety catch seizing
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush/pivot has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear track control arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear over the fuel tank (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
slight movement inner rack joint of side
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reat (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement inner rack joint of side
rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre 3mm tread depth
oil leak
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RV51 CKX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CKX, 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 CKX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2001.
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