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X426 WFG

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,599 mi
Last recorded128,599 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 WFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 128,599 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuble bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuble bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,599 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuble bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuble bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,830 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,714 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low overall effort 18%

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

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,708 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear park brake low overall effort 18%

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

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,569 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,696 miles

Interaction on nearside rear lamp

Oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jul 2013 104,682 miles

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

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

Interaction on nearside rear lamp

Oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,164 miles

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

dust cover split on offside front antiroll bar link joint

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,807 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,684 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2007 54,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,404 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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X426 WFG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X426 WFG, 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 X426 WFG registered?

X426 WFG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X426 WFG safe to buy?

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