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X72 KTR

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,387 mi
Last recorded164,387 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 KTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 164,387 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 164,387 miles

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre inner edge has cut no cords exposed

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 156,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 156,896 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 150,134 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 150,134 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 130,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 93,117 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 93,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on inner 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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X72 KTR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X72 KTR, 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

How do I check the history of X72 KTR?

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What year was X72 KTR registered?

X72 KTR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X72 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 KTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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