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Y797 TLC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,979 mi
Last recorded170,979 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 TLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 170,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 170,979 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 168,214 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 166,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 166,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 158,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 158,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 150,073 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,635 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 119,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,598 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 111,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 78,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 67,955 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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Y797 TLC 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y797 TLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y797 TLC registered?

Y797 TLC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y797 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y797 TLC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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