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Y381 NUD

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 NUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 129,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

coolant leak from rad area

Fail 21 Apr 2020 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing centre buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

coolant leak from rad area

Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn and has cut on side

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 11 May 2010 129,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 129,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 118,350 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,092 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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Y381 NUD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey 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 Y381 NUD, 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 Y381 NUD registered?

Y381 NUD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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