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Y361 VBS

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 VBS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 145,823 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking at rear floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front floor (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp has damaged mountings

Nearside rear cv joint leaking grease

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 140,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,059 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,490 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,439 miles

abs pump pipes damp

front springs slightly out of position

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

abs pump pipes damp

front springs slightly out of position

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,662 miles

Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 64,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,214 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,214 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,261 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 54,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad wear indicator light illumlnated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,336 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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Y361 VBS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y361 VBS, 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 Y361 VBS registered?

Y361 VBS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y361 VBS safe to buy?

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