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Y122 RES

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 RES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 97,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,447 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 95,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,647 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,754 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,591 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,731 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,432 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,166 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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Y122 RES is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y122 RES, 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 Y122 RES registered?

Y122 RES is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y122 RES safe to buy?

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