2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · RO51 LWH
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 98,012 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO51 LWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 98,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO51 LWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (RO51 LWH) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RO51 LWH Mileage History
- 10/08/202284,705 mi
- 10/08/202284,714 mi+9 mi
- 26/07/202388,609 mi+3,895 mi
- 01/08/202494,333 mi+5,724 mi
- 18/09/202598,012 mi+3,679 mi
Average of roughly 4,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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