MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear air suspension bellows starting to show age signs an corrosion settled on lower part visable when vehicle raised
Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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Y428 LTW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue 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 Y428 LTW, 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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How do I check the history of Y428 LTW?
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What year was Y428 LTW registered?
Y428 LTW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2001.
Is Y428 LTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y428 LTW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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