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6 JRE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,561 mi
Last recorded17,561 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 JRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 17,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,364 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,287 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 17,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 17,031 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,887 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 16,604 miles

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 18 Sep 2014 15,734 miles

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 27 Sep 2013 15,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,217 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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6 JRE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6 JRE, 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 6 JRE?

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What year was 6 JRE registered?

6 JRE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is 6 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 JRE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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