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X272 GGU

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,814 mi
Last recorded112,814 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 GGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER/REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER/REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,131 miles

HANDBRAKE POOR

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HANDBRAKE POOR

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,537 miles

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

NAIL O/S/F TYRE

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

NAIL O/S/F TYRE

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,169 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,356 miles

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

engine oil leak

engine warning light on

rear exhaust balance weight missing

sills covered unable to fully inspect

undertray missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

engine warning light on

rear exhaust balance weight missing

sills covered unable to fully inspect

undertray missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low/perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,251 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,409 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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X272 GGU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X272 GGU, 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 X272 GGU registered?

X272 GGU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X272 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X272 GGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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