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Y574 OBL

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,431 mi
Last recorded121,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 OBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,431 miles

Advise front anti roll bar bushes slight play

EML light on

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,292 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,300 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,579 miles

N/S/R OUTER SIDELAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD ON EDGES AND THE INNER HAS A SMALL DEEP CUT

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,992 miles

n/s/r outer sidelamp not working

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r outer sidelamp not working

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,987 miles

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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Y574 OBL 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 90%.

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 Y574 OBL, 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 Y574 OBL registered?

Y574 OBL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y574 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 OBL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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