MOT Status
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140,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens frosted but output not severely reduesed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to petrol tank marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens frosted but output not severely reduesed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to petrol tank marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on edges
oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edge
offside rear tyre on wear bars
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing on edge
offside rear tyre on wear bars
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y133 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 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 Y133 BPL, 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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Y133 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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