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KD51 PJU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 PJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,365 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,000 miles

offside sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,708 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front brake pad sensor insecure, not fitted within pad

windscreen washers poor

Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,706 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front brake pad sensor insecure, not fitted within pad

windscreen washers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,506 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/r light lens temp repair

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,184 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rearlight lens broken.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,002 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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KD51 PJU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD51 PJU, 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

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What year was KD51 PJU registered?

KD51 PJU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is KD51 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 PJU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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