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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam bulb loose (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower main pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle inaccessible (7.1.2 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Brake cable insecure rubbing on driveshaft hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm, 235/45R17 97W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm, 235/45R17 97Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement “D” mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Aftermarket HID kits fitted (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Aftermarket HID kits fitted (1.7.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement “D” mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Aftermarket HID kits fitted (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Aftermarket HID kits fitted (1.7.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust heat shield insecurely fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm, 235/45R17 97Y (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm, 235/45R17 97W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm, 235/45R17 97Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm, 235/45R17 97Y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sides steering rack gaiters deformed and twisted but not leaking at the time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight lenses deteriorated.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Y251 BRW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 Y251 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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Y251 BRW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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