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KF51 VNH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,333 mi
Last recorded202,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 202,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Various points of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2012 202,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Various points of corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2011 186,727 miles

BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

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

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - ADVISE CLEAN UP AND GREASING

SLIGHT DAMP AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 29 Jan 2011 186,727 miles

BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - ADVISE CLEAN UP AND GREASING

SLIGHT DAMP AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 19 Jan 2010 160,835 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 123,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 72,830 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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KF51 VNH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF51 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

KF51 VNH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is KF51 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 VNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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