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2001 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

271,138 mi
Last recorded271,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 BPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 271,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 145,976 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 124,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 117,112 miles

n/s/side repeater lens cracked but shows orange light

Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,281 miles

belly pan fitted

exhaust has been temporarily repaired

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,013 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER ARCH PANEL BROKEN AT FRONT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

Fail 8 Oct 2007 92,009 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER ARCH PANEL BROKEN AT FRONT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,351 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 65,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y57 BPG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y57 BPG, 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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Y57 BPG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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