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WV51 WNN

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,461 mi
Last recorded182,461 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 WNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 182,461 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in O/S front Tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 182,461 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in O/S front Tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 172,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 167,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 166,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 163,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 163,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 156,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,639 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 128,529 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Unable to clearly see brake pad thickness front and rear due to wheel design

Fail 29 May 2012 128,529 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Unable to clearly see brake pad thickness front and rear due to wheel design

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 103,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,489 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 70,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,778 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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WV51 WNN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV51 WNN, 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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WV51 WNN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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