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RV51 FMC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake performance could be better (18%)

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,179 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,635 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

prop-shaft coupling leaking slightly

slight handbrake imbalances still both locked out

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see front pads properly but look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,733 miles

noise front nearside rear inner parking brake area when spinning wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,629 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,689 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leaking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

body sill covers fitted

rear tyres 8 years old

rear tyres worn down in centre of treads

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,653 miles

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,637 miles

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s washer poor

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

os washer poor

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,233 miles

slight wear on front tyre edges

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,679 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,727 miles

Rear tyres getting low.

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 FMC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RV51 FMC, 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 RV51 FMC registered?

RV51 FMC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is RV51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 FMC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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