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Y564 KMV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 KMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,902 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 84,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,166 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,332 miles

NS/OS/front tyres outer wall cracked

NS/OS/rear tyres outer wall cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,762 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,536 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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Y564 KMV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y564 KMV, 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 Y564 KMV registered?

Y564 KMV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y564 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y564 KMV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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