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Y689 BBV

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 BBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,674 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts on the inside walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,096 miles

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

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

The nearside front fog light is loose.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,397 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,856 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 90,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S parking brake performance low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,924 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 82,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,224 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,820 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 65,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,550 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,841 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 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y689 BBV, 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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Y689 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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