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Y512 SWR

2001 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,387 mi
Last recorded161,387 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 SWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 161,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 pipe front to back at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 29 May 2017 160,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 159,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 157,701 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 155,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre got cut not more then 10mm

Pass 10 Jun 2013 154,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 152,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 151,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from egine

Pass 9 Jun 2010 145,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 145,613 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 138,740 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 138,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 129,239 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 115,606 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 115,604 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 81,308 miles

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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Y512 SWR is a 2001 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y512 SWR, 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 Y512 SWR registered?

Y512 SWR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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