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Y611 KJO

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 KJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,934 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 97,932 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 96,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires replacement asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires replacement asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 89,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires replacement asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires replacement asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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Y611 KJO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y611 KJO, 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 Y611 KJO registered?

Y611 KJO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y611 KJO safe to buy?

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