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Y533 YYX

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,936 mi
Last recorded210,936 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 YYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 210,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 184,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 153,383 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 150,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 150,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 150,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,679 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 143,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2014 138,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 128,583 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 117,401 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake pads starting too wear thin

rear brake pads starting too wear thin

Pass 9 May 2011 109,364 miles

front brake pads starting too wear thin

rear brake pads starting too wear thin

Pass 13 May 2010 101,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2007 75,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 75,635 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,898 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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Y533 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y533 YYX, 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 Y533 YYX registered?

Y533 YYX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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