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X742 KPY

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 KPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 84,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 84,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,629 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s wing mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear number plate perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,325 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner wall

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,219 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 82,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,105 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusted

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in both rear stabiliser links

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,427 miles

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

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

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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X742 KPY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X742 KPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X742 KPY registered?

X742 KPY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X742 KPY safe to buy?

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