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FN51 MVH

2001 BMW 320

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 32075,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MVH
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 99,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 90,535 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,757 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,757 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 41,918 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 41,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,721 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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FN51 MVH is a 2001 BMW 320 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 75,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 MVH is a 2001 BMW 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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