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X265 FDP

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,137 mi
Last recorded226,137 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 FDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 226,137 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 222,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 222,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 219,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 216,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 213,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 211,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 211,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 210,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 210,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 200,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 188,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 172,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 161,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 160,146 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 160,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 160,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 128,358 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 128,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 98,887 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,347 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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X265 FDP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X265 FDP, 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 X265 FDP registered?

X265 FDP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X265 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X265 FDP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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