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YV51 JXF

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 JXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,975 miles

All tyre deteriorated

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 131,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 126,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 123,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 117,524 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 101,442 miles

nearside front fog light not working.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 101,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,196 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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YV51 JXF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YV51 JXF, 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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What year was YV51 JXF registered?

YV51 JXF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YV51 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 JXF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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