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Y347 FUP

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,997 mi
Last recorded260,997 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 FUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 260,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 242,916 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2013 242,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2012 223,692 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 223,692 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 200,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 165,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

prop coupling slight rips

Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 121,868 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

imissions not tested due to running on lpg

oil leak from sump area

Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 105,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 95,772 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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Y347 FUP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y347 FUP, 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 Y347 FUP registered?

Y347 FUP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y347 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y347 FUP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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