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Y867 OHC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 OHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perish marks slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perish marks slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,687 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,687 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,630 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,630 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,746 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,261 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,818 miles

near side front wiper smering screen

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,735 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,214 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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Y867 OHC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y867 OHC, 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 Y867 OHC registered?

Y867 OHC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y867 OHC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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