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KU51 JKE

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,858 mi
Last recorded124,858 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 115,816 miles

dark tints fitted to windows

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

sat nav holder removed for test

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2009 115,771 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dark tints fitted to windows

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

sat nav holder removed for test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,988 miles

Divers seat belt slow to retraction

Front No plate cracked

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 107,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Divers seat belt slow to retraction

Front No plate cracked

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2007 103,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 93,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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KU51 JKE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU51 JKE, 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 KU51 JKE registered?

KU51 JKE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is KU51 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 JKE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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