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X459 TGF

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 TGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 83,217 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges (suspect tracking)

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f lower arm bushes

Fail 25 May 2013 83,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges (suspect tracking)

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f lower arm bushes

Pass 5 May 2012 79,603 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,963 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2008 59,959 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2008 59,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,672 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 52,370 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X459 TGF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X459 TGF, 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 X459 TGF?

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What year was X459 TGF registered?

X459 TGF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X459 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 TGF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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