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Y357 ORX

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,987 mi
Last recorded170,987 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 ORX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 170,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 163,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 163,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 155,871 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to wire broken at nearside front

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play detcted at both rear anti-roll bar linkages

slight play detected at both rear, lower, wishbone bushes in rear suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2010 155,871 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to wire broken at nearside front

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play detcted at both rear anti-roll bar linkages

slight play detected at both rear, lower, wishbone bushes in rear suspension

Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,138 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 131,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 119,892 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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Y357 ORX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y357 ORX, 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 Y357 ORX registered?

Y357 ORX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y357 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 ORX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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