2001 BMW 520 2.5L Diesel · LV51 LJO
2001 BMW 520 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 177,155 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- 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.
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LV51 LJO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2014
- 177,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV51 LJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (LV51 LJO) between November 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
LV51 LJO Mileage History
- 12/11/200571,959 mi
- 21/11/200689,810 mi+17,851 mi
- 06/07/200794,710 mi+4,900 mi
- 06/07/200794,710 mi
- 09/07/2008110,546 mi+15,836 mi
- 06/07/2009125,850 mi+15,304 mi
- 31/07/2010138,877 mi+13,027 mi
- 31/07/2010138,877 mi
- 02/08/2011147,030 mi+8,153 mi
- 03/08/2012154,754 mi+7,724 mi
- 06/09/2013167,373 mi+12,619 mi
- 15/09/2014177,155 mi+9,782 mi
- 15/09/2014177,155 mi
Average of roughly 11,898 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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