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X407 KOH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,223 mi
Last recorded93,223 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 KOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,995 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 92,987 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

tracktion control warning lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,860 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,679 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 85,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,146 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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X407 KOH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X407 KOH, 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 X407 KOH registered?

X407 KOH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X407 KOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 KOH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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