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X567 YCC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,978 mi
Last recorded145,978 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX567 YCC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 145,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,178 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2022 145,178 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,773 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,466 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,351 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 117,350 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,972 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,898 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,855 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,756 miles

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

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

slight judder and noise from both front brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 87,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 77,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight smearing on wipers

Slight uneven wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2006 59,752 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,752 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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X567 YCC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X567 YCC, 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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X567 YCC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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