MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in o/s steering rack end
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight play in offside steering rack-end
Headlamps deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre (inner) edge worn (wearing low)
corrosion on rear inner sills
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion on rear inner sills
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
Offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
Offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
Headlamps deteriorating
Nearside rear (inner) position lamp bulb not working
Offside parking brake effort poor
Play detected in both steering rack-ends
Headlamps deteriorating
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear (inner) position lamp bulb not working
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside parking brake effort poor
Play detected in both steering rack-ends
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside rear (inner) position lamp not working
offside parking brake effort poor
play detected in offside steering rack-end
Slight play in offside steering rack-end
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight damage to offside door mirror glass
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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KJ51 MFU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 KJ51 MFU, 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.
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What year was KJ51 MFU registered?
KJ51 MFU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2001.
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