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Y151 OLK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,902 mi
Last recorded110,902 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 OLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noise, fluid reservoir may be low and maybe leaking but unable to determine as engine is leaking.

engine oil is low

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,818 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded across braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded across braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,399 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded across braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded across braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks but no cords exposed

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks but no cords exposed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,482 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smeary

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,584 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre is cut in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre is cut in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade needed soon

Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres are very cracked on sidewalls and tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,685 miles

front tyres are very cracked on sidewalls and tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,584 miles

both rear tyres cracked between tread

o/s/r tyre has two nails in

Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,796 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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Y151 OLK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y151 OLK, 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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Y151 OLK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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