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Y209 SLH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 SLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 127,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,833 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,589 miles

Front Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,541 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 102,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing screen

offside handbrake shoes require adjustment

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 98,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 65,291 miles

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

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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Y209 SLH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y209 SLH, 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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Y209 SLH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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