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188,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear sills corroded.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm slight play at in ball joint? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight gear box and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle tested lpg as appeared to be running on gas
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm slight play at in ball joint? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight gear box and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle tested lpg as appeared to be running on gas
Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y743 SBJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 Y743 SBJ, 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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Y743 SBJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2001.
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