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Y558 EBV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 EBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 90,579 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear number plate is water marked

Fail 8 May 2010 90,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,564 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 61,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,813 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,748 miles

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

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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Y558 EBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y558 EBV, 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 Y558 EBV registered?

Y558 EBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y558 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 EBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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