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Y717 MDY

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

58,665 mi
Last recorded58,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 MDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,665 miles

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,965 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slight low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,072 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,712 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,620 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,660 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 53,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,164 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,466 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

kerb damage to offside rear wheel rim digging into tyre wall

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

kerb damage to offside rear wheel rim digging into tyre wall

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,006 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 50,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,383 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,086 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,768 miles

ALL tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 46,768 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r indicator cracked

o/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r indicator cracked

o/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,420 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK UP

NEAR SIDE RAER TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK UP

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,334 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 39,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,697 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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Y717 MDY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y717 MDY, 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 Y717 MDY registered?

Y717 MDY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y717 MDY safe to buy?

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