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Y566 OLE

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 OLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,668 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory seriously damaged, affecting the rear view.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Airbag light on. (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory seriously damaged, affecting the rear view.

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 112,899 miles

Front wiper slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 112,899 miles

Front wiper slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,053 miles

both rear tyres perished outer wall

Fail 15 Apr 2013 109,039 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 88,136 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 88,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,348 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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Y566 OLE 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 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 Y566 OLE, 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 Y566 OLE registered?

Y566 OLE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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