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FV51 CMK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 139,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,951 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 133,671 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 133,671 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 133,597 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 133,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,881 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 130,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 130,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 121,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen damaged but not obstructing the drivers view

Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,502 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen damaged but not obstructing the drivers view

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,468 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 115,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 82,340 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 77,885 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,468 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,068 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2008 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,472 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 56,472 miles

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

Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,001 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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FV51 CMK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV51 CMK, 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 FV51 CMK registered?

FV51 CMK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FV51 CMK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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