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WF51 OVW

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 OVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,702 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 80,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,627 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides leading arms (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides leading arms (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,198 miles

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)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,249 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

horn works intermittantly when turning wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,992 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,417 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,539 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 63,448 miles

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

ALL FOUR (4) tyres on legal limit

Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front link rod,top rubber dust cover split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,835 miles

o/s front link rod,top rubber dust cover split

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,214 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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WF51 OVW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF51 OVW, 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 WF51 OVW registered?

WF51 OVW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is WF51 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 OVW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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