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RV51 CKX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

161,276 mi
Last recorded161,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 161,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,826 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 160,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 159,883 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 159,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 159,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,787 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 158,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,577 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on brake pads appear to be ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 157,577 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator light on brake pads appear to be ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 156,403 miles

Bonnet safety catch seizing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 156,403 miles

Bonnet safety catch seizing

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush/pivot has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear track control arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,297 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 154,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,531 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 151,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear over the fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 146,134 miles

slight movement inner rack joint of side

Fail 10 Aug 2016 146,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reat (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement inner rack joint of side

Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,294 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 138,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 136,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,695 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,939 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 128,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 126,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 126,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 124,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,993 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 119,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 115,682 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 115,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre 3mm tread depth

oil leak

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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RV51 CKX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 RV51 CKX, 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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RV51 CKX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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