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CK51 LNJ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,239 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 109,065 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,204 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,305 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 101,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,352 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,424 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,912 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 82,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

small cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

small cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,266 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smearing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear,offside rear & offside front tyres cracked in tread area

Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear,offside rear & offside front tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,643 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,643 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play †n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,813 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play †n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,362 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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CK51 LNJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK51 LNJ, 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.

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What year was CK51 LNJ registered?

CK51 LNJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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