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X766 DJM

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,954 mi
Last recorded113,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 DJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured but not resulting in exhaust insecurity

slight corossion around n/s/r jacking point

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured but not resulting in exhaust insecurity

slight corossion around n/s/r jacking point

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,606 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure internals of (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure internals of (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,530 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,682 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,810 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,809 miles

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

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

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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X766 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X766 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X766 DJM registered?

X766 DJM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X766 DJM safe to buy?

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