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Y879 LHD

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,279 mi
Last recorded129,279 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 LHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,279 miles

Offside 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 11 Sep 2019 125,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 125,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 120,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,240 miles

all brake flexi hose ferruels deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,464 miles

Both front brake backing plates slightly loose

Centre brake light not working

Offside rear tyre slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Both front brake backing plates slightly loose

Centre brake light not working

Offside rear tyre slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,668 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil dampness offside and underside engine

Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside rear wheel front deflector trim partialy adrift

oil dampness offside and underside engine

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,663 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

main fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outside edge

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,663 miles

Oil leak

main fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outside edge

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,541 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 91,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 82,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad oil leak from underside off vehicle..suspect auto trans fluid..(leak near radiator)

Brake pad warning lamp staying on..

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,711 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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Y879 LHD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y879 LHD, 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.

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Y879 LHD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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