MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
under trays obscuring some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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Y471 FBB is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 Y471 FBB, 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 Y471 FBB?
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What year was Y471 FBB registered?
Y471 FBB is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2001.
Is Y471 FBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y471 FBB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y471 FBB have outstanding finance?
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