MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both front tyres BADLY split in tread but not showing cords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
wipers smearing / front arm front bushes have movement / o/s hand brake weak
OSR light lense cracked but correct colour displayed
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OSR light lense cracked but correct colour displayed
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both steering rack ends have slight play
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both steering rack ends have slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both the rear tyre tread depths are approx' 3mm on outer edges
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres close to wear bars
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre brake light not working.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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Y177 CCV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y177 CCV, 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 Y177 CCV registered?
Y177 CCV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y177 CCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y177 CCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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