MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NAIL O/S/F TYRE
WIPER BLADES POOR
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
rear brake pipes rusty
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
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
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
nearside front tyre wearing low and perished
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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X272 GGU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2001.
Is X272 GGU safe to buy?
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