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Y473 SSO

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 SSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,583 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,641 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,641 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,910 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 64,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge. Whilst legal at this time I would strongly recommend replacement a.s.a.p and a rear alingment check be carried out

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,087 miles

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

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

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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Y473 SSO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y473 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 Y473 SSO registered?

Y473 SSO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y473 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y473 SSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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