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Y294 LKU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,564 mi
Last recorded173,564 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 173,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 173,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 160,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 160,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 149,875 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 149,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 129,839 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts and cracks in the tread

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slighhtly worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 126,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,752 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 121,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,245 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 113,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 111,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,509 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 95,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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Y294 LKU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y294 LKU, 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 Y294 LKU registered?

Y294 LKU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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