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DK51 BYH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,262 mi
Last recorded152,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 152,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,283 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 139,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy and misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy and misty (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,995 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 130,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,215 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 112,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,270 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 97,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,501 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DK51 BYH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DK51 BYH, 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 DK51 BYH registered?

DK51 BYH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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