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Y81 DGF

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 DGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,185 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 126,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (ALL) rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 124,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 122,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,993 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,993 miles

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 2 Apr 2014 85,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 79,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,316 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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Y81 DGF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y81 DGF, 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 Y81 DGF registered?

Y81 DGF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y81 DGF safe to buy?

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