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Y359 VVV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 VVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,032 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,427 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 86,703 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit .

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,013 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 60,009 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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Y359 VVV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y359 VVV, 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 Y359 VVV registered?

Y359 VVV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y359 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 VVV shows 8 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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