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Y386 RNA

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 RNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 175,015 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 169,094 miles

Offside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 169,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 168,722 miles

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.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 165,030 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 151,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 144,327 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 128,339 miles

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

o/s door mirror slight damage

rear number plate slight damge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 113,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,658 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 85,658 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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