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Y551 YCK

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,481 mi
Last recorded86,481 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 YCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,481 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded by jacking points

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 86,481 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded by jacking points

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded next to jacking points

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded next to jacking points

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,164 miles

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

corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

corrosion on both sides sills at rear

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper insecure n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

corrosion on both sides sills at rear

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,202 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,579 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,832 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,831 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)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,613 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY LOW. RECOMMEND CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT!.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY LOW. RECOMMEND CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT!.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,007 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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Y551 YCK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y551 YCK, 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 Y551 YCK registered?

Y551 YCK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y551 YCK safe to buy?

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