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X558 FLK

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 FLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 126,403 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,998 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,996 miles

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)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,492 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 102,490 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,351 miles

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 81,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,870 miles

Nearside side repeater is damaged recommend replacing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,047 miles

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)

nearside indicator slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,896 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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X558 FLK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X558 FLK, 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 X558 FLK registered?

X558 FLK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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