MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
intermitant fault with number plate light (working at time of test)
screen wash frozen
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y961 RNC is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 Y961 RNC, 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 Y961 RNC registered?
Y961 RNC is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y961 RNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y961 RNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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