2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · FN51 JPO
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 140,152 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,152 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.
FN51 JPO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2022
- 140,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN51 JPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (FN51 JPO) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FN51 JPO Mileage History
- 09/05/2022140,147 mi
- 11/05/2022140,152 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 2 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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