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X846 XPJ

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,407 mi
Last recorded51,407 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 51,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre.) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 43,470 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre.) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,544 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,583 miles

both front and the offside rear tyres have signs of perishing

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 8,822 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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X846 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X846 XPJ, 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 X846 XPJ?

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What year was X846 XPJ registered?

X846 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X846 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X846 XPJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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