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Y199 AYY

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 AYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022

Front Brake performance not tested and rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both mains front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,197 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 81,046 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 74,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,945 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,492 miles

both front tyres low on edge

rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,261 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,952 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

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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Y199 AYY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y199 AYY, 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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Y199 AYY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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