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Y301 NCA

2001 BMW 520

Blue Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

307,568 mi
Last recorded307,568 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 NCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 307,568 miles

o/s reverse lamp not working

child seat in n/s/r-seat belt tested as best as possible

Pass 11 Feb 2011 301,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 292,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 167,074 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 159,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 159,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 150,742 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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Y301 NCA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y301 NCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y301 NCA?

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What year was Y301 NCA registered?

Y301 NCA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y301 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 NCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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