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S999 OKE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,286 mi
Last recorded104,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 OKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,286 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 104,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,944 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 98,943 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 97,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 97,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 93,502 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,492 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 90,422 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bracket broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault indicator wires broken (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault damage on wire to pickup at wheel (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,211 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking and cuts tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking and cuts tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,455 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted unsafely

EML on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted unsafely

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

High level stop not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear discs seriously pitted/corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

High level stop not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear discs seriously pitted/corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,541 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,600 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 61,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,232 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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S999 OKE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S999 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S999 OKE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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