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X228 KHR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,688 mi
Last recorded195,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 KHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 195,688 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.drivers door mirroe cover damaged.n/s front door damaged

Fail 22 May 2018 195,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.drivers door mirroe cover damaged.n/s front door damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 191,785 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 191,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 187,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 183,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 179,469 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 179,469 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 174,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 174,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 166,227 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Lagre oil leak from engine

Large cracking on drive belt

PAS pump pipe wet on joint

brake lines on underside rusty

coolant stain on coolant expantion tank

cracking on both rear brake caliper flexy hoses

fuel lines on underside rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 166,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust system rusty

Lagre oil leak from engine

Large cracking on drive belt

PAS pump pipe wet on joint

brake lines on underside rusty

coolant stain on coolant expantion tank

cracking on both rear brake caliper flexy hoses

fuel lines on underside rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 158,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 158,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 153,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 147,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 147,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 142,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 136,544 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 136,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,833 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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X228 KHR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X228 KHR, 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 X228 KHR registered?

X228 KHR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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