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Y298 LAP

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,815 mi
Last recorded210,815 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 LAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 210,815 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 210,815 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 210,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 208,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 207,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 204,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear parking brakes just met required 17%

Fail 10 Jul 2019 204,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 202,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes 23% imbalance

Pass 13 Jul 2017 200,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 198,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 198,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 195,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 195,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2014 193,438 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 193,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 191,269 miles

offside rear hand brake low

parking brake efficiacey is 16%

Pass 5 Jul 2012 189,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 187,188 miles

exhaust clamp to gearbox cracked.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 187,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust clamp to gearbox cracked.

Pass 20 May 2010 183,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 180,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 176,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 176,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 160,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 139,953 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 139,952 miles

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

Nearside 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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Y298 LAP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green 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 Y298 LAP, 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 Y298 LAP registered?

Y298 LAP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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