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Y821 BPJ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,966 mi
Last recorded160,966 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 160,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 157,066 miles

Both fronts and near side rear tyres outer walls cracked (near side rear 94% worn tread ).

Corrosion to -i)brake pipe front to rear (right side) ii)near side front brake disc inner face iii)rear coil springs

Deterioration to front anti roll bar linkages joint covers

Play in rear wheel bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 157,066 miles

Both fronts and near side rear tyres outer walls cracked (near side rear 94% worn tread ).

Corrosion to -i)brake pipe front to rear (right side) ii)near side front brake disc inner face iii)rear coil springs

Deterioration to front anti roll bar linkages joint covers

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in rear wheel bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,261 miles

i)Slight corrosion to - all coil springs,front to rear brake pipe (off side)and near side front brake disc.ii)Both front stabilser link bars joint covers deteriorated.iii)Little reserve travel on parking brake.

iv)Near side rear brake hose cracked.v)Near side rear tyre cracked.vi)Play in off side rear wheel bearing.vii)Emits smoke on acceleration.viii)Play in steering inner tie rod joints

Fail 13 Apr 2017 154,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

i)Slight corrosion to - all coil springs,front to rear brake pipe (off side)and near side front brake disc.ii)Both front stabilser link bars joint covers deteriorated.iii)Little reserve travel on parking brake.

iv)Near side rear brake hose cracked.v)Near side rear tyre cracked.vi)Play in off side rear wheel bearing.vii)Emits smoke on acceleration.viii)Play in steering inner tie rod joints

Pass 5 May 2016 151,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 144,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,642 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 137,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 132,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2013 132,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 124,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 115,201 miles

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

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

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

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

small chips on front screen

Pass 2 Apr 2010 105,908 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

small chips on front screen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,189 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,467 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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Y821 BPJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y821 BPJ, 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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Y821 BPJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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