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RV51 DRZ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre shows cuts to its outer wall

nearside rear tyre shows heavy wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre shows cuts to its outer wall

nearside rear tyre shows heavy wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 75,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,932 miles

cracking between the treads of nearside front tyre

cracking between the treads of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge badly.

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge badly.

recommend all four tyresare changed very soon

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DRZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

RV51 DRZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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