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X49 JDU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,027 mi
Last recorded145,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 JDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged on edge.

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 139,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers under the front of the vehicle restricting view of testable items

spare wheel is missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 116,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,612 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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X49 JDU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X49 JDU, 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 X49 JDU registered?

X49 JDU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X49 JDU safe to buy?

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