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Y541 WHH

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,828 mi
Last recorded127,828 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 WHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,828 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,918 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,488 miles

lower tone horm inop

Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,487 miles

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

lower tone horm inop

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 34,987 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,000 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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Y541 WHH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y541 WHH, 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 Y541 WHH registered?

Y541 WHH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y541 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 WHH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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