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Y354 SLE

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,752 mi
Last recorded162,752 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 SLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2023 162,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 160,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 159,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nsf & Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 159,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nsf & Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 158,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 158,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2018 157,349 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear discs corroded

oil level low

Pass 19 Jul 2017 155,391 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 155,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 147,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 140,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 130,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 111,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 106,897 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,890 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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Y354 SLE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y354 SLE, 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 Y354 SLE registered?

Y354 SLE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y354 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y354 SLE shows 21 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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