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Y769 BOE

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 BOE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,118 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

hand brake low requires adjustment/ repair

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,400 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,883 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 107,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,407 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 101,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,676 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 92,055 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Aug 2009 85,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,218 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y769 BOE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y769 BOE, 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 Y769 BOE registered?

Y769 BOE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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