MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y716 PLB is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y716 PLB, 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 Y716 PLB registered?
Y716 PLB is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2001.
Is Y716 PLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y716 PLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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