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X868 BLL

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 BLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,428 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,356 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,745 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 70,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,931 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,385 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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X868 BLL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X868 BLL, 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 X868 BLL registered?

X868 BLL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X868 BLL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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