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X891 EJM

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,235 mi
Last recorded152,235 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 EJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 152,235 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 152,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 132,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legel limit recomend replacment

rear indectors orange starting to faid

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,223 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside parking brake only just reached required effort

rear indicators stating to get white

Pass 16 Feb 2007 110,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 105,897 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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X891 EJM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X891 EJM, 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 X891 EJM?

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What year was X891 EJM registered?

X891 EJM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X891 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X891 EJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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