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HK51 HXS

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 55,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,010 miles

Front deterioration tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,911 miles

Nearside Front damage and deterioration tyre sidewall also nail in tread (not leaking)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration tyre sidewalls.

nail in nearside front tyre tread (not leaking).

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one horn working ,still audible to other road users.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 40,598 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one horn working ,still audible to other road users.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

main front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion on rear bends

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

deterioration tyre sidewalls.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 28,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside doors and body panels.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside doors and body panels.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 18,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HK51 HXS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HK51 HXS, 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

How do I check the history of HK51 HXS?

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What year was HK51 HXS registered?

HK51 HXS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is HK51 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 HXS shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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