MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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As per test number 312299357164
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Surface corrosion to near side centre body sill
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate damaged but legible
surface corrosion to ns centre outer bodysill
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate damaged but legible
surface corrosion to ns centre outer bodysill
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y284 CDE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y284 CDE, 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 Y284 CDE registered?
Y284 CDE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y284 CDE safe to buy?
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