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SG51 UPK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,712 mi
Last recorded107,712 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 UPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Area of tyre wearing

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

Oil leak Various seepages from components ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Area of tyre wearing

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

Oil leak Various seepages from components ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,409 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,762 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

parking brake on your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,234 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,481 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 37,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,900 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 2 Sep 2005 28,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning lamp on

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 UPK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UPK, 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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SG51 UPK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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