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X923 DDN

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,936 mi
Last recorded113,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX923 DDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 109,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 109,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,269 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,967 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Detached Around Rear Silencer

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Adjacent To Fuel Tank & Rear Flexible Hose Connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Detached Around Rear Silencer

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,356 miles

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes getting corroded near brake hoses

Oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,337 miles

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,877 miles

possible slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link bar joint

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,366 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,875 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 57,597 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 57,597 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,612 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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X923 DDN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X923 DDN, 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 X923 DDN registered?

X923 DDN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X923 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X923 DDN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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