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Y762 NBL

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,816 mi
Last recorded149,816 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 NBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 149,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 141,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 132,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,041 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess to outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,170 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

high viz stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

high viz stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2017 121,522 miles

Front tyre outer edges wearing

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,596 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,103 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,095 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,053 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,856 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,656 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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Y762 NBL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y762 NBL, 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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Y762 NBL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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