MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light stays on
nearside door mirror cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front & rear brake pads not visable...
o/s/r indicator fading....
advise parking brake inspection...
front & rear brake pads not visable....
n/s/r tyre replaced with uneven treaded but legal spare...
o/s repeater faded...
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise parking brake inspection...
front & rear brake pads not visable....
n/s/r tyre replaced with uneven treaded but legal spare...
o/s repeater faded...
advise brake inspection.& parking brake shoes.
n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge.
wipers smear.
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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Y491 JOO 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 77.8%.
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 Y491 JOO, 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 Y491 JOO registered?
Y491 JOO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y491 JOO safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y491 JOO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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