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X595 LGS

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX595 LGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,016 miles

oil leak on engine sump.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,059 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer rear drive shaft boot damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,383 miles

all four tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 74,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,919 miles

o/s rear tyre just on legal limit at time of test

unable to see remaining wear on front brake disc pads

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to see remaining wear on front and rear brake disc pads

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 51,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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X595 LGS 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 87.5%.

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 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 X595 LGS, 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 X595 LGS registered?

X595 LGS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X595 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X595 LGS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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