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Y585 CCV

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,995 mi
Last recorded159,995 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 CCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 159,995 miles

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both front lower forward inner suspension arm bushes becoming worn

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front brake disc becoming pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 159,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both front lower forward inner suspension arm bushes becoming worn

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front brake disc becoming pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 156,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 150,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,851 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak from drain plug of differential

parking brake lazy in operation

slight play both front lower forward suspension arm inner bushes

slight play both rear upper outer suspension arm ball joints

Fail 16 Dec 2009 114,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

SRS lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak from drain plug of differential

parking brake lazy in operation

slight play both front lower forward suspension arm inner bushes

slight play both rear upper outer suspension arm ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,857 miles

both side rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both side rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,130 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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Y585 CCV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y585 CCV, 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 Y585 CCV registered?

Y585 CCV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y585 CCV safe to buy?

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