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Y741 MET

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 MET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 95,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,907 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 60,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,841 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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Y741 MET is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y741 MET, 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 Y741 MET registered?

Y741 MET is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y741 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y741 MET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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