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B5 WDH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,649 mi
Last recorded44,649 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 WDH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 44,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 44,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,958 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,958 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,091 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 24,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,912 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 21,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,617 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 16,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B5 WDH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B5 WDH, 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 B5 WDH registered?

B5 WDH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is B5 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 WDH shows 24 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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