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KF51 KFT

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 KFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 175,234 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 163,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 154,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 145,022 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 145,021 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread low 3mm. 225-55-16-95W

Nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm. 225-55-16-95W

Offside front tyre worn on edge and tread low 3mm. 225-55-16-95W

Offside rear tyre tread low 2mm. 225-55-16-95W

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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KF51 KFT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KF51 KFT, 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 KF51 KFT registered?

KF51 KFT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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