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SG51 GZT

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 GZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 143,484 miles

Drivers door checkstrap missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 143,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,831 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 135,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 132,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 113,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,226 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front windows tinted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 95,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 65,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 65,864 miles

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

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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SG51 GZT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG51 GZT, 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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What year was SG51 GZT registered?

SG51 GZT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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