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TEZ 6964

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 6964
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,694 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,524 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,089 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,364 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 117,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,450 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,565 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 99,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,440 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,706 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box baffles collapsed but not affecting emmissions

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,687 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,654 miles

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

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline in places.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,075 miles

Brake level wear indicator on

Corrosion to brake pipes, borderline in places

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

Wear to both front brake discs borderline

Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,065 miles

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

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

Brake level wear indicator on

Corrosion to brake pipes, borderline in places

Wear to both front brake discs borderline

Fail 22 Aug 2009 68,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,578 miles

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

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

brake warning light lit

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,893 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,239 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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TEZ 6964 is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TEZ 6964, 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

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What year was TEZ 6964 registered?

TEZ 6964 is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is TEZ 6964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 6964 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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