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Y177 CCV

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 CCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 149,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 138,354 miles

OSR light lense cracked but correct colour displayed

Fail 27 Mar 2013 138,354 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,577 miles

both steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2012 130,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,355 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 96,849 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 96,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,864 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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