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Y521 ENN

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 ENN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,843 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,867 miles

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,382 miles

oil leak at engine

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak at engine

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,281 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,600 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

slight play n/s o/s front suspension stab-arm bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,454 miles

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

o/s rear coil spring rubbing on arch liner

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,822 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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Y521 ENN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y521 ENN, 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 Y521 ENN registered?

Y521 ENN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y521 ENN safe to buy?

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