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FY51 KFF

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,392 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 71,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wipers now smearing.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,954 miles

front pads 4mm

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff washer leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,527 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,765 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,722 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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FY51 KFF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY51 KFF, 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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FY51 KFF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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