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SB51 DTV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,740 mi
Last recorded153,740 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 DTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 153,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 140,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 131,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SRS lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,763 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2007 85,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,668 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 75,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SB51 DTV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB51 DTV, 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 SB51 DTV registered?

SB51 DTV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is SB51 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 DTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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