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Y875 BLJ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 123,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement T C A (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement T C A (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear hub bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,497 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush tca (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 97,209 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,898 miles

N/S/F lower inner suspension arm has excess play

Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,966 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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Y875 BLJ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y875 BLJ, 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 Y875 BLJ registered?

Y875 BLJ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y875 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 BLJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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