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Y58 HAP

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,268 mi
Last recorded202,268 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 HAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 202,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 202,265 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system offside rear to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture offside rear to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 200,666 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test danglers/mobile phone holder ()

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

Front tyres perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 200,666 miles

Battery insecure secured (1.9.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test danglers/mobile phone holder ()

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

Front tyres perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 198,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded right to left (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 198,485 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded right to left (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 197,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lower suspension joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 7 Aug 2015 197,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lower suspension joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 190,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 163,814 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 163,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 129,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,633 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 81,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,769 miles

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

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

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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Y58 HAP is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y58 HAP, 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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Y58 HAP is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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