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X191 EHT

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,319 mi
Last recorded170,319 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 EHT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,319 miles

corrosion to underside body

engine/steering slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 166,216 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 155,267 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,705 miles

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 149,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,972 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 124,112 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,462 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advise bonnet safety release not working

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,035 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 98,035 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,435 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,198 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 66,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,920 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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X191 EHT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X191 EHT, 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

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What year was X191 EHT registered?

X191 EHT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X191 EHT safe to buy?

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