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Y238 WKJ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,379 mi
Last recorded129,379 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 129,354 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm - Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body Sill Corroded - Jacking Point/Inner Sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes Underneath (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,184 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 128,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,668 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,150 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,036 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 117,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both Front Tyres Perished

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm - Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm - Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,126 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 113,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres sidewall deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres sidewall deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,714 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 101,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,092 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner trackrod

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 82,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 71,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 36,587 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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Y238 WKJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y238 WKJ, 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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Y238 WKJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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