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X732 GJH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX732 GJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 149,461 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 149,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 142,206 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 135,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2016 135,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,243 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded!

Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded!

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,744 miles

n/s/r tyre perished!

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f headlamp unit damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing at 3mm + perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,055 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 102,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,632 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,363 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 90,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,341 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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X732 GJH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X732 GJH, 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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X732 GJH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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