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Y573 ADU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 ADU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2014 141,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 125,022 miles

N/S handbrake low effort just met limit 16%

Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,123 miles

both front tyres are wearingon edges

front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode by clips

Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,247 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,366 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 88,766 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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Y573 ADU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y573 ADU, 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

How do I check the history of Y573 ADU?

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What year was Y573 ADU registered?

Y573 ADU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y573 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 ADU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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