MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,757 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced corrosion and hole to jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion along sills
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front brake back plate corroded and broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all 4 tyres perished/cracked outer wall
handbrake travel
parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all 4 tyres perished/cracked outer wall
handbrake travel
parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
parking brake effecency only just met requirments
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion to inner face of rear discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion to inner face of rear discs
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y949 ADU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y949 ADU, 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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Y949 ADU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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