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Y935 NJX

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,339 mi
Last recorded158,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 NJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 158,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 137,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,166 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 119,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 105,859 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 96,979 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,381 miles

offside rear door does not open from outside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 43,006 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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Y935 NJX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y935 NJX, 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 Y935 NJX registered?

Y935 NJX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y935 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y935 NJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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