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N6 BSR

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

147,250 mi
Last recorded147,250 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 BSR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 146,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 143,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 138,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 132,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 118,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 115,571 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 115,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 108,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,259 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,171 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,502 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,832 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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N6 BSR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N6 BSR, 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 N6 BSR registered?

N6 BSR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is N6 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 BSR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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