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SC51 AON

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,540 mi
Last recorded158,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 AON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 158,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 155,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 138,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 129,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,645 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 64,428 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SC51 AON is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SC51 AON, 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 SC51 AON registered?

SC51 AON is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SC51 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 AON shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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