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Y253 BBV

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 BBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,600 miles

Both head light images poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside screen jet poor

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,470 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2024 60,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight Engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,955 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,305 miles

Both head light have poor images but readable

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2022 55,305 miles

Both head light have poor images but readable

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 51,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,746 miles

nsr tyre in poor condition 235/45/17

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,486 miles

FRONT LINKRODS POOR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs poor

both rear tyres poor/cracked

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

slight play steering/suspension

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre poor/low

slight play steering/lower arms

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre poor/low

slight play steering/lower arms

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,113 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front/&/rear/discs/&/pads/worn oil/leval/low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,572 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,572 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y253 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y253 BBV, 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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Y253 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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