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Y909 WGC

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,643 mi
Last recorded92,643 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 WGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,563 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front ()

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

nearside front tyre cracking,perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,482 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Aim low (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low ?

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + wall damage ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long inner + outer front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,187 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 74,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 17 Oct 2014 69,865 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,828 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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Y909 WGC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y909 WGC, 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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Y909 WGC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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