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2001 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FN51FCP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 9 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
19 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,016 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,502 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 5 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 90,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,326 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 5 Jun 202610 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
11 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,346 MI
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FN51FCP was registered on 2001-09-03
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