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Y91 XSW

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 XSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 132,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear x2. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine. ()

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 94,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 94,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,939 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,002 miles

one bulb in hight level brake light

Fail 29 Jul 2008 638,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

one bulb in hight level brake light

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 44,415 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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Y91 XSW is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y91 XSW, 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 Y91 XSW registered?

Y91 XSW is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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