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X688 EBL

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 EBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,724 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,568 miles

advise on front pad visual low

advise on front tyres low on tread 3mm

advise on nearside front tyre worn on edge outer 1.6mm

advise on slight scored front discs

Pass 17 Oct 2009 77,563 miles

advise on front brake pads low

advise on nearside rear bearing slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,660 miles

advise on front offside brake slight bind

advise on rear offside tyre worn on inner edge 1.6 mm

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,792 miles

slight wear to front brake discs,pad warning light on dash.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,168 miles

front brake discs worn

pad warning light on dash

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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X688 EBL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X688 EBL, 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 X688 EBL registered?

X688 EBL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X688 EBL safe to buy?

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