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Y858 BPC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 BPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 116,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,666 miles

oil leak

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,029 miles

oil leak

small stone chip in front screen

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp working as the n/s/f side light (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working not working on o/s (1.3.2b)

oil leak

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,107 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,561 miles

brake warning lamp failure light for o/s/r stop lamp on dashboard iluminated, lamp working.

n/s washer not working o/s aimed to provide fluid for both sides.

Fail 27 May 2009 74,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake warning lamp failure light for o/s/r stop lamp on dashboard iluminated, lamp working.

brake wear indicator on dashboard iluminated!!

Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Warning lamps on for Offside front bulb failure, Offside rear bulb failure, Brake pad wear indicator.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play both front stabalizer arms front bushs

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 34,507 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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Y858 BPC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y858 BPC, 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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Y858 BPC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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