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Y219 PGU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,446 mi
Last recorded135,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 132,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 129,009 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 129,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 124,765 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 124,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,608 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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Y219 PGU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y219 PGU, 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 Y219 PGU registered?

Y219 PGU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y219 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 PGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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