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SL51 UOM

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,797 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 29 May 2012 99,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,300 miles

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,295 miles

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

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 84,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2010 84,537 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 78,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,292 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,350 miles

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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SL51 UOM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL51 UOM, 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 SL51 UOM registered?

SL51 UOM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SL51 UOM safe to buy?

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