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Y124 DGF

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,714 mi
Last recorded182,714 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 DGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 182,714 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 182,686 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 172,138 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion o/s/r maybe close to seat belt mounting trim panels deny access

excess corrosion o/s/r inner to outer sill by jacking point

Fail 18 Aug 2016 172,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame going to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 by rear jacking point (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion o/s/r maybe close to seat belt mounting trim panels deny access

excess corrosion o/s/r inner to outer sill by jacking point

Pass 20 Aug 2015 161,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 161,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp operating indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 150,521 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre brake light not working

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 4 Aug 2014 150,497 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Lower 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre brake light not working

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 5 Aug 2013 140,365 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 140,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 135,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc's slight worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 129,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,719 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)

front brake pad's look low

n/s head lamp beam inmag poor

rear brake pad's look low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,139 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 117,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,592 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,959 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,220 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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Y124 DGF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y124 DGF, 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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Y124 DGF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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