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Y491 JOO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,835 mi
Last recorded126,835 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 JOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 126,835 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 126,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,161 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 112,580 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,747 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable...

o/s/r indicator fading....

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,859 miles

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...

Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,859 miles

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...

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,385 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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