MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn on edges
Brake pads warning light stays on.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Spare tyre defective
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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VN51 NJF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VN51 NJF, 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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VN51 NJF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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