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SM51 HUK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,765 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 107,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,352 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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SM51 HUK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM51 HUK, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 HUK?

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What year was SM51 HUK registered?

SM51 HUK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SM51 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HUK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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