MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear springs very rusty
front to rear brake pipes very rusty
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm inner edge
both rear springs very rusty
front to rear brake pipes very rusty
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
please note rear boot lid does not open
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads look low
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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Y526 YAJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y526 YAJ, 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 Y526 YAJ registered?
Y526 YAJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y526 YAJ safe to buy?
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