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Y704 NFM

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,488 mi
Last recorded162,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 NFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 162,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s upper covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 157,299 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 157,268 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 157,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 157,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 156,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 155,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 154,560 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to outer sill/jacking point area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 154,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to outer sill/jacking point area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 153,832 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 153,035 miles

Evidence of corrosion to rear sill areas - unable to fully inspect due to fitment of sill covers

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexys not excessive. (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,998 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 150,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 147,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 145,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 138,297 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,646 miles

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

rear brake disces starting to corrod

Pass 6 Aug 2009 125,219 miles

advise wiper blades poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 125,219 miles

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

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

advise wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,632 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 19 Aug 2007 98,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 84,498 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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Y704 NFM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y704 NFM, 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 Y704 NFM registered?

Y704 NFM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y704 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y704 NFM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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