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Y869 PLF

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 PLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 154,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 151,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 148,228 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 146,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

advise unable to make a clear inspection on the brake pads and rear pipes over rear axle

Pass 30 Apr 2008 146,130 miles

Oil leak

advise unable to make a clear inspection on the brake pads and rear pipes over rear axle

Pass 11 Apr 2007 140,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 133,415 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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Y869 PLF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y869 PLF, 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 Y869 PLF registered?

Y869 PLF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y869 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y869 PLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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