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Y689 AAV

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,721 mi
Last recorded122,721 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 AAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 121,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,190 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 121,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,737 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,737 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,401 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,129 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,127 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 106,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,762 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,395 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 103,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,147 miles

gear oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,948 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,515 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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Y689 AAV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y689 AAV, 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 Y689 AAV registered?

Y689 AAV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y689 AAV safe to buy?

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