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Y294 SVR

2001 BMW 520

Silver Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,002 mi
Last recorded163,002 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 SVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 163,002 miles

damaged to o/s sill

front brake balance high 23%

n/s front tyre as cut to outter side wall notshowing cassing

o/s front wheel arch panel insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 156,651 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Fail 2 Apr 2013 156,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop light inop.

exhaust damper missing

offside mirror deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2010 102,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear hub assenblies/brakes noisy/squeeky

center stop light inop.

exhaust damper missing

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,726 miles

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

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 SVR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc lpg 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 Y294 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

Y294 SVR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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