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Y184 CCK

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,401 mi
Last recorded169,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 CCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 169,401 miles

EML light on

gearbox oil leak

slight play anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Mar 2015 163,856 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

nearside rear tyre on limits

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,805 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

nearside rear tyre on limits

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,872 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp patterns weak

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

nearside front tyre tread damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 152,870 miles

both headlamps patterns weak

eml lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 152,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

eml lamp on

engine misfire

Pass 21 Mar 2012 152,294 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 147,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 147,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 140,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 134,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 126,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 125,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 163,646 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 163,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 147,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 121,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y184 CCK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y184 CCK, 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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Y184 CCK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y184 CCK safe to buy?

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