MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK51 WTP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK51 WTP, 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 VK51 WTP registered?
VK51 WTP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2001.
Is VK51 WTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK51 WTP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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