MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine slightly smokey
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox tail shaft has slight oil leaks
rear nearside handbrake readings slightly low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil level low (topped up)
engine slightly smokey
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox tail shaft has slight oil leaks
rear nearside handbrake readings slightly low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STRONG ADVISE: both rear drop links have slight movement and worn
gearbox oil slight leak at tailshaft
oil level low and slight leaks and engine smokey
rear offside indicator discoloured
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
STRONG ADVISE: both rear drop links have slight movement at ball ends
engine oil leaks
handbrake low readings both sides
wiper blades worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake lever sticky
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear anti roll bar link worn
rear differential oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre wearing on outside edge
park brake performance poor
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear light lense damaged
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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SA51 OMO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SA51 OMO, 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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SA51 OMO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2001.
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