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Y695 BPL

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,874 mi
Last recorded109,874 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 BPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lowerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lowerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,852 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2017 97,447 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,071 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,368 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,207 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,458 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,461 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 51,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 29,728 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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Y695 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y695 BPL, 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 Y695 BPL registered?

Y695 BPL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y695 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y695 BPL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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