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FMZ 8608

2001 BMW 520I SE

Blue Other 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,307 mi
Last recorded191,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMZ 8608
MakeBMW
Model520I SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 191,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 186,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 186,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 179,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 173,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 173,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 166,526 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 166,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 157,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 143,055 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520I SE?

Based on 300 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
4,335
Miles/Year
119
On UK Roads
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FMZ 8608 is a 2001 BMW 520I SE in Blue with a 2,171cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMZ 8608 registered?

FMZ 8608 is a 2001 BMW 520I SE, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is FMZ 8608 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMZ 8608 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMZ 8608 have outstanding finance?

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