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Y429 SSO

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,038 mi
Last recorded137,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 SSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,038 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 119,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear heat sheild loose.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,300 miles

slight play at n/s/r wheel

various brake pipes corroding

fuel lines corroding

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroding

rear indicators slightly white

slight play at n/s/r wheel

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,146 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y429 SSO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y429 SSO, 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 Y429 SSO registered?

Y429 SSO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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