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Y284 CDE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,357 mi
Last recorded142,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 CDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 142,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 138,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 135,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 130,086 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 120,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,891 miles

As per test number 312299357164

Fail 8 Jun 2007 95,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 87,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 87,056 miles

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.

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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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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