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Y204 YYX

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 YYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,737 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 84,736 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 83,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 81,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 79,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,891 miles

Engine oil leak possible cam cover gasket

O/s/f tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressures low

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Engine oil leak possible cam cover gasket

O/s/f tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressures low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,774 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 73,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,450 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,404 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,455 miles

all tyres low on tresd

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,464 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,194 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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Y204 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y204 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.

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What year was Y204 YYX registered?

Y204 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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