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Y995 STF

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,653 mi
Last recorded106,653 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 STF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 106,653 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,188 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,595 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,193 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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Y995 STF is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y995 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y995 STF registered?

Y995 STF is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y995 STF safe to buy?

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