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Y772 LBU

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,855 mi
Last recorded120,855 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 LBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,855 miles

? odo not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 3mm and cracking ( poor condition)

Offside Front sidewall damage and cracking 235/45/17

Offside Rear 235/45/17

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ( poor condition) (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

? odo not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 3mm and cracking ( poor condition)

Offside Front sidewall damage and cracking 235/45/17

Offside Rear 235/45/17

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ( poor condition) (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,853 miles

? odo not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre perishing 235/45/17

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure inner unit (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure inner unit (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,373 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside head lamp bolts missing but secure

nearside side light dull

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,459 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,453 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads look low

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,624 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,627 miles

PAS belt cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,517 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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Y772 LBU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y772 LBU, 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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Y772 LBU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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