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YC51 VVZ

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,393 mi
Last recorded121,393 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,492 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 106,382 miles

center section of exhaust has a minor blow

front discs showing wear

lambda reading is just mot legal

offside front fog lamp is inoperative

Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,382 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

brake pad wear??

center section of exhaust has a minor blow

front brake balance is a boarderline pass

lambda reading is just mot legal

nearside front head lamp unit is tarnished

offside front brake effort is low

offside front fog lamp is inoperative

offside front tyre has 3mm tread

washer/ wiper system is poor

Pass 6 May 2014 102,295 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 6 May 2014 102,295 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 100,248 miles

all brake discs showing corrossion & wear

brakes spongy

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 1 May 2013 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs showing corrossion & wear

brakes spongy

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

unable to carry out any insection to steering/suspension due to 3 broken coil springs

unable to fully see condition of o/s/f coil spring

unable to see brake linings

Pass 15 Jan 2011 83,243 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,892 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,502 miles

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

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

both front disc back plates broken off

rear exhaust box heat shield broken off

Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front disc back plates broken off

rear exhaust box heat shield broken off

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 60,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,673 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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YC51 VVZ is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC51 VVZ, 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 YC51 VVZ registered?

YC51 VVZ is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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