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Y54 SBY

2001 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,293 mi
Last recorded141,293 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 SBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens needs polishing and projector glass lens loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens needs polishing and projector glass lens loose (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,790 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 139,790 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,800 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Also leaking from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,005 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 138,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,660 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Dented

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 136,660 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Dented

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 135,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,569 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 133,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective and offside front (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 131,767 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 131,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 129,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

power steering system week

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,699 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 127,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 122,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 120,129 miles

nearside front washer jet not working properly,offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,477 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,817 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 111,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 108,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,296 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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Y54 SBY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y54 SBY, 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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Y54 SBY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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