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Y532 YKL

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 YKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,178 miles

Boot latch defective

Fail 5 Dec 2020 77,178 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

BOOT LATCH DEFECTIVE

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,142 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 74,465 miles

Power steering component insecure pipes (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,842 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,529 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,962 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,960 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,748 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y532 YKL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y532 YKL, 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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Y532 YKL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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