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X428 OSO

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 OSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 146,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated large hole buy the jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,634 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion inner rear sill by jacking point

Fail 2 Oct 2017 119,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion inner rear sill by jacking point

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2015 113,673 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,637 miles

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

brake pads not seen due to wheel format

Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,637 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

brake pads not seen due to wheel format

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,306 miles

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads due to wheel design

Fail 22 Oct 2013 106,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,183 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 102,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both Rear Disc Slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 101,459 miles

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,717 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2008 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,703 miles

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

Parking brake performance at 17% is just over the minimum requirement for MOT standard..The parking brake will need attension in the near future

Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,703 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake performance at 17% is just over the minimum requirement for MOT standard..The parking brake will need attension in the near future

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,570 miles

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

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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X428 OSO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X428 OSO, 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 X428 OSO registered?

X428 OSO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X428 OSO safe to buy?

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