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Y161 PFH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,985 mi
Last recorded211,985 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 PFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 211,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 211,981 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 209,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 202,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 194,453 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 186,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 179,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 172,537 miles

both rear brake hosses perished and in poor condition.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 165,415 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes some corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 158,066 miles

Baby seat fitted n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection.

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 158,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Baby seat fitted n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection.

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 150,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 150,825 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 150,825 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 143,988 miles

Baby seat fitted o/s/r. unable to carry out full inspection.

Both rear brake discs in poor condition, scored and corroded.

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 133,292 miles

Front Exhaust Mount Cracked.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Front Bump Stop In Poor Condition.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 133,292 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust Mount Cracked.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Front Bump Stop In Poor Condition.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 108,462 miles

Plastic engine,floor and sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,122 miles

Both Head Lamp Patterns Have No "kick Up", Pattern Is Just A Horizontal Line.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Head Lamp Patterns Have No "Kick Up", Pattern is Just A Horizontal Line.

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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Y161 PFH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y161 PFH, 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 Y161 PFH registered?

Y161 PFH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y161 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 PFH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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