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Y902 NBT

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 NBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 127,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,943 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,005 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 17 Sep 2011 103,005 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 100,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,077 miles

O/Side Rear tyre wall(outer) perrishing,OK at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 879,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,539 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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Y902 NBT is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y902 NBT, 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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What year was Y902 NBT registered?

Y902 NBT is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y902 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y902 NBT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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