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Y241 WBJ

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,006 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 92,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,027 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres heavily perished and worn on edges

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

poly vee belts perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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Y241 WBJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y241 WBJ, 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 Y241 WBJ registered?

Y241 WBJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y241 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 WBJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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