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Y866 PLA

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 PLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 84,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,042 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres showing age related perishing too outer walls(splitting) dot code 0909- 7 yrs old!

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,426 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)

both front tyres perished

slight play in nearside rear rose joint

Fail 7 Mar 2015 77,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres perished

slight play in nearside rear rose joint

Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 70,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,993 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 57,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,151 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 54,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y866 PLA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 Y866 PLA, 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 Y866 PLA registered?

Y866 PLA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y866 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y866 PLA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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