MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak ()
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)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Y737 VCF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y737 VCF, 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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Y737 VCF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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