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Y846 HDY

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,604 mi
Last recorded63,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 HDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2014 59,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2013 56,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,169 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,470 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,663 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,607 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 36,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,273 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,694 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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Y846 HDY is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y846 HDY, 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 Y846 HDY registered?

Y846 HDY is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y846 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y846 HDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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