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X166 DPN

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 DPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 117,730 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 111,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advice tracking check

dent in o/s/r door

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2009 95,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

dent in o/s/r door

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,321 miles

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,092 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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X166 DPN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X166 DPN, 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 X166 DPN?

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What year was X166 DPN registered?

X166 DPN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X166 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 DPN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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