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Y714 BBV

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 BBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 52,444 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,275 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Nearside Damp spot on steering rack/gaiter

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Original car tyre fitted DOT 4900, tread worn heavily on very inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Original car tyre fitted DOT 4900

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Original car tyre fitted DOT 4900 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Nearside Damp spot on steering rack/gaiter

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Original car tyre fitted DOT 4900, tread worn heavily on very inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Original car tyre fitted DOT 4900

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,662 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,039 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,039 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,568 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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,787 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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Y714 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y714 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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What year was Y714 BBV registered?

Y714 BBV is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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