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Y158 YYW

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 YYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 134,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 126,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 116,088 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 116,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2011 112,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 109,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 109,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 105,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 96,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 91,028 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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Y158 YYW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y158 YYW, 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

How do I check the history of Y158 YYW?

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What year was Y158 YYW registered?

Y158 YYW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y158 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 YYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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