MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front/rear no.plates deteriorating.
m.i.l.light on (engine management).
rear brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag warning light on dash
brake pad warning light on dash
engine oil leak
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
rear number plate starting to discolour
slight play detected in o/s/f bottom arm rear ball joint
various heat shields above exhaust system loose
airbag warning light on dash
centre / rear exhaust section heat shield corroded
front / rear number plate backing starting to peel away
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
slight play detected in n/s/r drop link
various oil leaks around underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light on dash
centre / rear exhaust section heat shield corroded
front / rear number plate backing starting to peel away
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges
slight play detected in n/s/r drop link
various oil leaks around underside of vehicle
airbag warning light on dash
both front tyres slightly worn on outewr edhes / slightly miss-shaped on inner edges
centre / rear exhaust heat shields insecure
engine oil leak
front / rear number plates starting to distort
front brake discs worn thin
front brake pads low
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
slight play detected in both rear roll bar drop links
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
airbag warning light on dash
both front tyres slightly worn on outewr edhes / slightly miss-shaped on inner edges
centre / rear exhaust heat shields insecure
engine oil leak
front / rear number plates starting to distort
front brake discs worn thin
front brake pads low
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
slight play detected in both rear roll bar drop links
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s door mirror slight damage
rear number plate slight damge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y386 RNA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y386 RNA, 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 Y386 RNA registered?
Y386 RNA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2001.
Is Y386 RNA safe to buy?
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