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FN51 JPO

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,152 mi
Last recorded140,152 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 JPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 140,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm / hub bush assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front cracking or perishing/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

under-trays / covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 May 2022 140,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm / hub bush assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front cracking or perishing/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

under-trays / covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2020 135,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 127,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Under body trim damaged and insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Heat sheild fouling on exhaust box

Fail 23 Sep 2017 122,670 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Under body trim damaged and insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Heat sheild fouling on exhaust box

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,928 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 111,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,720 miles

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

nearside door mirror assembly has a slight damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2013 95,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside door mirror assembly has a slight damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,447 miles

both rear tyres tread very low . rear brake pads very low . rust on iner face rear brake discs front brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 56,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,455 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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FN51 JPO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FN51 JPO, 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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FN51 JPO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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