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Y813 LEH

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 LEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,267 miles

Hand brake could be better

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

front o/s and n/s roll bar rubber covers split open

Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,445 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 75,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,280 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,129 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 57,129 miles

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

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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Y813 LEH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y813 LEH, 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

How do I check the history of Y813 LEH?

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What year was Y813 LEH registered?

Y813 LEH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y813 LEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y813 LEH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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