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Y464 LBT

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,397 mi
Last recorded94,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 LBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,397 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,865 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play in os/ns steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,065 miles

parking brake performance poor 20%

Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,065 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

parking brake performance poor 20%

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,931 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,629 miles

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

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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Y464 LBT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y464 LBT, 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 Y464 LBT registered?

Y464 LBT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y464 LBT safe to buy?

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