2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · KD51 GNO
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 135,999 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KD51 GNO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2013
- 135,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD51 GNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (KD51 GNO) between October 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KD51 GNO Mileage History
- 09/10/2006130,152 mi
- 09/10/2006130,152 mi
- 17/05/2007132,801 mi+2,649 mi
- 17/01/200985,107 mi-47,694 mi
- 19/01/2010112,002 mi+26,895 mi
- 07/01/2011122,628 mi+10,626 mi
- 14/02/2011122,876 mi+248 mi
- 23/01/2012130,990 mi+8,114 mi
- 06/02/2012131,482 mi+492 mi
- 25/03/2013135,925 mi+4,443 mi
- 28/03/2013135,999 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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