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Y198 BPL

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 BPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,847 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 91,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 91,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 90,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,524 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,823 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,286 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,129 miles

Offside Front 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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Y198 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y198 BPL, 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 Y198 BPL registered?

Y198 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y198 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 BPL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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