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E7 BMP

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,073 mi
Last recorded98,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 BMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 94,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,490 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 76,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,337 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre as nail pressuer low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,674 miles

nearside door mirror outter cover missing

vermin smells under the bonnet req cleaning

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror outter cover missing

vermin smells under the bonnet req cleaning

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,066 miles

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

rear number plate stained

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,207 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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E7 BMP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E7 BMP, 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

How do I check the history of E7 BMP?

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What year was E7 BMP registered?

E7 BMP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is E7 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 BMP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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