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Y221 BPH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 BPH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,928 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 129,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,836 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,718 miles

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

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

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

rear heat gard slightly loose at exhaust back box

Pass 30 Dec 2010 103,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,889 miles

slight play to rear lower bushs

Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,810 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 62,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

different rated tyre fitted to n/s/f

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension bush

small stone chip in front screen

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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Y221 BPH 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 77.8%.

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 Y221 BPH, 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 Y221 BPH registered?

Y221 BPH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y221 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 BPH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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