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X745 CMO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 CMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,263 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential rough when wheels are rotated.

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sub Frame Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sub Frame Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,301 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,145 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 76,730 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r lower suspension knuckle joint has slight play in.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 76,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r lower suspension knuckle joint has slight play in.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,361 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,276 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,020 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,976 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,855 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 29,608 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre on 2m m just above minimum req pass and advise

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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X745 CMO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X745 CMO, 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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X745 CMO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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