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RO51 OKU

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable slight play in joint between steering rack and track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And valve slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,350 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,258 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 67,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering system has a slight leak around reservoir area

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,304 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,992 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHED 235/45/17Y

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN AND DISCS CORRODED FACES (3.5.1g)

Rear LICENSE PLATE FADING

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,303 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,303 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished limits and sidewall damage 235/45/17w

Offside Rear brake pads 60/70/% worn

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished limits and sidewall damage 235/45/17w

Offside Rear brake pads 60/70/% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,700 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,700 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,238 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,747 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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RO51 OKU 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 RO51 OKU, 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 RO51 OKU registered?

RO51 OKU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RO51 OKU safe to buy?

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