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Y312 BPL

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 BPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,523 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,153 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 11,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y312 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y312 BPL, 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

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What year was Y312 BPL registered?

Y312 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y312 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y312 BPL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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