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Y824 PCT

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 PCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 119,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,932 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,567 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES JUST HAS A BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play WITHIN BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED AND PARTLY COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARMS BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,025 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM FRONT BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTHTYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM OUTER BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPER TRAILING ARM BUSHES INNER STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,561 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,282 miles

Rear diff oil misting

exhaust corroded

oil misting on engine + gear box

Fail 21 Feb 2020 111,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear diff oil misting

exhaust corroded

oil misting on engine + gear box

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,800 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,418 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,798 miles

n/s/r slight play in lower suspension arm pin/bush

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,219 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

oil leaks.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,730 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,874 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,959 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,256 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,535 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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Y824 PCT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y824 PCT, 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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Y824 PCT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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