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Y531 JEX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 JEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,675 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear brake disc pitting

offside rear tyre worn close to limit & small cuts

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2009 96,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 969,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 84,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,738 miles

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

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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Y531 JEX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y531 JEX, 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 Y531 JEX registered?

Y531 JEX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y531 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 JEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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