MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside outer track rod end dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30cm of rear mounting for subframe is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes that run front to rear are corroded ()
Nearside Rear inner and outer sill lip joint by jacking point is corroded, not within 30 cm of a mounting
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes that run front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at side of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner sill by rear jacking point is corroded and slightly spongy/ soft, and has been covered in underseal or similar product, not within 30 cm of a mounting
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses to calipers are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear offside and nearside wheel arches are corroded
manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel pipes in front of tank are corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes at side of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at jacking point is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses behind road wheels are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes that run from front to back are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner and outer sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges
front fog lights flickering.
rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner and outer faces
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wiper blades starting to smear
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y828 RLE is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 Y828 RLE, 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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Y828 RLE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2001.
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