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N6 DJY

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,543 mi
Last recorded62,543 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 DJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 62,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,351 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 35,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 29,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 27,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 27,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 24,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 21,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper smears

offside wiper smears

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 19,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,266 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 7,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,979 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 4,427 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 DJY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N6 DJY, 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

How do I check the history of N6 DJY?

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What year was N6 DJY registered?

N6 DJY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is N6 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 DJY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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