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Y184 MGM

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 MGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2024 69,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,237 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,804 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 63,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,521 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,830 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,239 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 6mm 225/55ZR16

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,015 miles

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

both wiper blades split

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 6mm 225/55ZR16

Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tread depths: n/s/f on 6m, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/55/16 95V.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,716 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6m, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/55/16 95V.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,440 miles

very slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link, slight perrishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall, tyre trtead depths; n/s/f 7.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, spare 7.0mm, 225/55zr16 99y / 95v

Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link, slight perrishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall, tyre trtead depths; n/s/f 7.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, spare 7.0mm, 225/55zr16 99y / 95v

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,310 miles

rear registration deterated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 13,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,783 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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Y184 MGM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MGM, 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 MGM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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