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Y231 XOB

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 XOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,485 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,477 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 87,057 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 68,923 miles

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

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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Y231 XOB is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y231 XOB, 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 Y231 XOB registered?

Y231 XOB is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y231 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 XOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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