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WF51 MYV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,327 mi
Last recorded164,327 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 MYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2011 164,327 miles

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm bush

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 113,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 93,678 miles

nearside front jacking block missing

rear centre seat belt has been partially removed

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,168 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear centre seat belt has been partially removed

Pass 24 Sep 2005 54,226 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pads wearing near limit

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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WF51 MYV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF51 MYV, 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 WF51 MYV?

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What year was WF51 MYV registered?

WF51 MYV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WF51 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 MYV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF51 MYV have outstanding finance?

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