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KG51 KYC

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,612 mi
Last recorded145,612 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2025 145,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 143,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,453 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,825 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sections alongside fuel tank slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre side walls slightly perished

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

offside and nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,789 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 81,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 67,170 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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KG51 KYC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG51 KYC, 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 KG51 KYC registered?

KG51 KYC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is KG51 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 KYC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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