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KJ51 MKO

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,090 mi
Last recorded111,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 MKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 97,628 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,040 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,704 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 MKO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

KJ51 MKO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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