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X875 YFG

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,474 mi
Last recorded101,474 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX875 YFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,265 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,265 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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X875 YFG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X875 YFG, 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 X875 YFG registered?

X875 YFG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X875 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X875 YFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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