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RV51 DLN

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,645 mi
Last recorded178,645 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 178,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres cracked between tread

n/s rear tyre cracked between tread

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,026 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 176,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 176,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 175,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 175,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 174,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 172,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 172,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 170,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 167,281 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 167,281 miles

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

Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 163,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 157,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 151,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 144,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 131,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 131,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 107,019 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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RV51 DLN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DLN, 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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What year was RV51 DLN registered?

RV51 DLN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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