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Y47 XVE

2001 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,144 mi
Last recorded231,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 XVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 231,144 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2015 231,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 221,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 206,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rack arms have slight play

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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Y47 XVE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y47 XVE, 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 Y47 XVE registered?

Y47 XVE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y47 XVE safe to buy?

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