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OE51 CVK

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 CVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 95,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,421 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 92,421 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,995 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,200 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 69,200 miles

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

engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 63,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,063 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 20,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,029 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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OE51 CVK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE51 CVK, 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 OE51 CVK registered?

OE51 CVK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is OE51 CVK safe to buy?

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