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W601 YSB

2000 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,716 mi
Last recorded98,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 YSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,716 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,603 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 95,579 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,377 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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W601 YSB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W601 YSB, 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 26 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W601 YSB registered?

W601 YSB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W601 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 YSB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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