MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,829 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre pressure appears low
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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RY51 PPV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RY51 PPV, 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
How do I check the history of RY51 PPV?
You can check the full history of RY51 PPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RY51 PPV registered?
RY51 PPV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2001.
Is RY51 PPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY51 PPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY51 PPV have outstanding finance?
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