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Y864 TSL

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 TSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,279 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

near side outer sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs inner faces coroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 117,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

near side outer sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs inner faces coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,109 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,867 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 64,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake almost at end of working travel

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil driping from engine

slight smear from front wipers

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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Y864 TSL is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y864 TSL, 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 Y864 TSL registered?

Y864 TSL is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y864 TSL safe to buy?

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