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Y449 JDV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 JDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,441 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,343 miles

Auto transmission light illuminated

Nearside Rear Hand Brake needs slight adjustment

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,817 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 84,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,029 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,548 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,901 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,666 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,749 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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Y449 JDV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y449 JDV, 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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Y449 JDV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y449 JDV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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