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X384 YRU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX384 YRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,160 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 121,160 miles

Brake performance not tested due too leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,766 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded.plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers on outer sill and under shields fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,308 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X384 YRU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X384 YRU, 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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X384 YRU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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