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SA51 HRP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HRP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,323 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,286 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,131 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,791 miles

nearside front tyre has worn outer edge

offside front tyre has worn outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 39,988 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,500 miles

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

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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SA51 HRP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA51 HRP, 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 SA51 HRP?

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What year was SA51 HRP registered?

SA51 HRP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SA51 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 HRP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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