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X696 DJM

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,712 mi
Last recorded187,712 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 DJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 187,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill some corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2019 186,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall some damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill some corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2018 175,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall some damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill some corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 155,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 155,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 137,917 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear heat-shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,957 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)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre outer wall small cuts

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

o/s rear tyre inner wall small cuts

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,693 miles

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

n/s an d o/s rear suspension lower joints slight play

o/s front tyre outer wall some damage

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,689 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s an d o/s rear suspension lower joints slight play

o/s front tyre outer wall some damage

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,770 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,388 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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X696 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X696 DJM, 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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X696 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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