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Y828 RLE

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 RLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,267 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,341 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,505 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,505 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,114 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,460 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,399 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,195 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,705 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 74,317 miles

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

front fog lights flickering.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner and outer faces

Pass 9 May 2012 72,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 68,063 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 63,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 60,199 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 55,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,101 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

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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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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What year was Y828 RLE registered?

Y828 RLE is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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