MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
after market head lights fitted
front tyres wearing on edges
oil leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear tyres low & damaged on side walls
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
after market head lights fitted
front tyres wearing on edges
oil leak
rear tyres low & damaged on side walls
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting in tread
slight play in n/s rear lower suspention bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting in tread
slight play in n/s rear lower suspention bushes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre heavily perished, and heavily worn on inside edge, tyre worn to 2.5mm
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre heavily perished, and heavily worn on inside edge, tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y427 AKK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 Y427 AKK, 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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Y427 AKK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2001.
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