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X438 OFR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,458 mi
Last recorded126,458 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 OFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 126,458 miles

nearside rear tyre poor on inner edge

rears stiff to rotate

Pass 2 Jan 2007 116,202 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 105,948 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 105,948 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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X438 OFR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X438 OFR, 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

How do I check the history of X438 OFR?

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What year was X438 OFR registered?

X438 OFR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X438 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 OFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X438 OFR have outstanding finance?

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