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Y314 ECY

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 ECY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of wipers

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

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both front & offside rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,838 miles

Advise slight play both rear lower ball joints

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,720 miles

Nail in OSR Tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 92,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y314 ECY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y314 ECY registered?

Y314 ECY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y314 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y314 ECY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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