MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,563 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
SLIGHT OIL LEAK /SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT/FRONT BOTTOM ARMS / WIPER PARKING / NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE ./SLIGHT NOISE IN N/S/R BRAKE WHEN WHEEL SPUN /
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
SLIGHT OIL LEAK /SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT/FRONT BOTTOM ARMS / WIPER PARKING / NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE ./SLIGHT NOISE IN N/S/R BRAKE WHEN WHEEL SPUN /
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S WIPER / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/R TYRE 2.8MM / NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE X SLIGHT PERRISHING / SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/R BRAKE / UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread
n/s rear btyre pressure low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
asc warning lamp on
n/s front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread
n/s rear btyre pressure low
accident damage to n/s front win/side repeater
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
URGENT hand brake efficiency on 16% minimum
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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.
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Y485 TTR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 Y485 TTR, 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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Y485 TTR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2001.
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