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Y283 VKE

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,724 mi
Last recorded167,724 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 VKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,724 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 134,043 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 125,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,905 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 110,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,675 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,100 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamp lens faded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,414 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,579 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,567 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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Y283 VKE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y283 VKE, 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 Y283 VKE registered?

Y283 VKE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y283 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 VKE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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