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Y297 PBE

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,490 mi
Last recorded194,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 PBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 194,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 194,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 194,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 187,142 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack and pas pipes around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 186,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack and pas pipes around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 177,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn too wear bars

surface corrosion o/s outer sill sections

Pass 5 Aug 2020 171,610 miles

Jacking points missing,o/s/f and n/s/r

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 171,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Jacking points missing,o/s/f and n/s/r

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 165,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 164,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,607 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point area corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point area corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 148,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

some corrosion to lower areas

Fail 27 Jun 2017 148,868 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

some corrosion to lower areas

Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,553 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 136,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 128,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 122,628 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 100,774 miles

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

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,824 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WAERING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,029 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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Y297 PBE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y297 PBE, 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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Y297 PBE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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