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Y246 BRW

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,876 mi
Last recorded83,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 BRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 83,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes starting to corrode,by o/s/r inner sill.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on the inner edges.

sill floor covers fitted unable to view all fuel pipes,brake pipes and sill.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,847 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,361 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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Y246 BRW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y246 BRW, 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 Y246 BRW registered?

Y246 BRW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y246 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 BRW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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