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X177 BRD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,218 mi
Last recorded121,218 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 BRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front mirror cover damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 121,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 121,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front & Rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake poor may need adjustment or repair

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect inner & outer sills due to covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,694 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 108,407 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washer jets partially blocked

Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,649 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,649 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,207 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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X177 BRD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X177 BRD, 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 X177 BRD registered?

X177 BRD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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