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KJ51 MFU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,047 mi
Last recorded176,047 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 MFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 176,047 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Nov 2021 176,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 175,311 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2019 174,172 miles

corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 12 Nov 2019 174,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 172,432 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2018 172,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 170,538 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside rear (inner) position lamp bulb not working

Offside parking brake effort poor

Play detected in both steering rack-ends

Fail 14 Nov 2017 170,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 167,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,873 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 8 Oct 2014 161,061 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 153,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 145,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 135,942 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,718 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 23 Sep 2008 105,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 93,625 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,193 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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