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X441 YLG

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX441 YLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 138,842 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,928 miles

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

left handbrake readings low but still passable

Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,820 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyre on 2-3.mm tread depth & worn low edges.

note: engine sump area oily.

offside rear tyre just above 1.6mm tread depth.

rear exhaust section heat shield corroded & loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,104 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,104 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,178 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 41,309 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,754 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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X441 YLG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X441 YLG, 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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What year was X441 YLG registered?

X441 YLG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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