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EJ51 GNO

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,391 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,776 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,750 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Aug 2018 92,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,111 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 73,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,254 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,308 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ51 GNO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EJ51 GNO, 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 EJ51 GNO registered?

EJ51 GNO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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