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Y463 BOF

2001 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,586 mi
Last recorded110,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 BOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 110,586 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2015 101,358 miles

Both front top mounts have slight movement.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 88,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 75,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,319 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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Y463 BOF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y463 BOF, 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 Y463 BOF registered?

Y463 BOF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y463 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y463 BOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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