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RV51 EKD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake performance just met at 17%

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,920 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,495 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 101,486 miles

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

Nearside Front outer side wall scuft but no cords showing.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,872 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,553 miles

osr disc corroded osr antiroll bar link has slight play corrosion started on nsr metal brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,677 miles

near side front tyre perished accross tread face

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,247 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 30,966 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 EKD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EKD, 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 RV51 EKD registered?

RV51 EKD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is RV51 EKD safe to buy?

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