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Y229 VVP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 VVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 130,896 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,497 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,453 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 104,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,029 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 96,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,644 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 86,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 76,232 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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Y229 VVP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y229 VVP, 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 Y229 VVP registered?

Y229 VVP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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