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Y344 TTR

2001 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 TTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 127,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 127,412 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,641 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,641 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear coil spring touching body

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,437 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,499 miles

rear tyres on 4mm

under belly trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,118 miles

advise slightly low reading at o/s handbrake

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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Y344 TTR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y344 TTR, 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 Y344 TTR registered?

Y344 TTR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y344 TTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 TTR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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