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Y59 SCR

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,230 mi
Last recorded127,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 SCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 114,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 112,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,392 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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Y59 SCR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y59 SCR, 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 Y59 SCR?

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What year was Y59 SCR registered?

Y59 SCR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y59 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 SCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y59 SCR have outstanding finance?

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