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SIL 1933

2001 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 1933
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,242 miles

front number plate cracked.

gaiters split on both front anti-roll bar links.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate cracked.

gaiters split on both front anti-roll bar links.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 90,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undertray loose,nearside mounting bracket broken.

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 81,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in front number plate.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight play in both front and offside rear anti-roll bar links.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,024 miles

nearside front antiroll bar top balljoint boot split

nearside front brake pad sensor broken

Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,024 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar top balljoint boot split

nearside front brake pad sensor broken

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,572 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 36,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SIL 1933 is a 2001 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SIL 1933, 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 SIL 1933 registered?

SIL 1933 is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SIL 1933 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 1933 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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