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Y178 YYX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 110,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 106,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 73,570 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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Y178 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y178 YYX, 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 Y178 YYX registered?

Y178 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y178 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 YYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y178 YYX have outstanding finance?

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