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Y388 NNK

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 NNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,600 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 138,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2017 122,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing suspension sleeve (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

under trays and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 122,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing suspension sleeve (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

under trays and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,727 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,496 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 90,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,467 miles

E.M.L. ON

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,304 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,317 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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Y388 NNK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y388 NNK, 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 Y388 NNK registered?

Y388 NNK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y388 NNK safe to buy?

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