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Y849 ATR

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,320 mi
Last recorded199,320 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 ATR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 199,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 199,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 192,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 192,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 185,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 178,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 170,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 164,252 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

rear tyres wearing badly in centre of tread and on 1.6mm limit(replace)

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2007 155,895 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 155,895 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 145,141 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 145,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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Y849 ATR is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y849 ATR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y849 ATR registered?

Y849 ATR is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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