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Y295 ECY

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 ECY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 174,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 174,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 172,829 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears under car both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears under car both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 171,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 169,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 167,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 167,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,729 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 163,906 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 163,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 162,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 159,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 159,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 157,272 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 157,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 153,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 145,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 145,856 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,104 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 121,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 111,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 102,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,282 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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Y295 ECY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y295 ECY, 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 Y295 ECY registered?

Y295 ECY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y295 ECY safe to buy?

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