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Y252 XAN

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,925 mi
Last recorded129,925 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 XAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear jacking piont sill lip starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust front jiont

slight play in offside steering rack bush

Fail 27 Jul 2015 129,923 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear jacking piont sill lip starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust front jiont

slight play in offside steering rack bush

Pass 7 Aug 2014 129,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 126,581 miles

255/40ZR17

Both rear tyres cracked.

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

N/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

O/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,404 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm ,also deep cut in outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre 0.mm inner edge /2.5mm centre 255/40/17

Fail 28 Jul 2012 122,343 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 119,211 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake low effort

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2011 119,175 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear parking brake low effort

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,781 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 51,486 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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Y252 XAN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y252 XAN, 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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Y252 XAN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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