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BK51 JBV

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,086 mi
Last recorded180,086 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 180,086 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 173,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,108 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear centre seatbelt jammed .

Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,107 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear centre seatbelt jammed .

Pass 9 Nov 2012 166,073 miles

Brake warning lamp on

N/S/F headlamp slight misting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight pitting wear to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2011 160,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 160,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 150,139 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s reads slightly low

Fail 8 Oct 2010 150,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 138,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 126,043 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

head lamp adjusters inop

Pass 10 Nov 2007 123,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 118,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 112,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 112,470 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK51 JBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK51 JBV, 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 BK51 JBV registered?

BK51 JBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 JBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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