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Y273 KBT

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,746 mi
Last recorded172,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 KBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 172,746 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undersides of vehicle dirty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 158,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,205 miles

Oil leak ()

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2017 151,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2016 144,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r child seat fitted ,adult belt not inspected

Pass 16 Jan 2015 137,506 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion to fuel pipe , front to rear section

Fail 16 Jan 2015 137,506 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion to fuel pipe , front to rear section

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

advise small cut to tread of nearside rear tyre not exposing inner cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 120,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jan 2013 120,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 112,992 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 110,936 miles

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

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

advised brake pipes may soon need replacement

Fail 8 Dec 2010 110,936 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

advised brake pipes may soon need replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,801 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 100,801 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 100,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,765 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty due to car been stood but efficencys are reached

secondry bonnent release catch sticks

Pass 10 Feb 2006 83,819 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

NEARSIDE WING DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

SCREEN WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y273 KBT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y273 KBT, 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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Y273 KBT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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