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AF51 VJZ

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

210,522 mi
Last recorded210,522 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 210,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 204,960 miles

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 204,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 195,676 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 185,078 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive between disc and drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 185,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive between disc and drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 174,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 174,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not moving light (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 163,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 163,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 152,558 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 152,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,604 miles

rear sub frame has movement in n/s/f mount bush

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,681 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,773 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,156 miles

corrosion started on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front suspension arm rubber bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,137 miles

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

corrosion started on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,631 miles

slight play in nsf antiroll bar linkage..rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,073 miles

slight play in nsf a/r bar link,,slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,951 miles

osf disc slight run out

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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AF51 VJZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF51 VJZ, 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 AF51 VJZ registered?

AF51 VJZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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