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Y427 AKK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,505 mi
Last recorded141,505 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 AKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 141,505 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,832 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 127,831 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,664 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 133,644 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 126,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,081 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,941 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,932 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,182 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 52,182 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,984 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 37,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 32,029 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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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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