MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/SIDE REG LIGHT SLIGHT DIM,,,,,, REAR DISC,S SLIGHT PITTED AND SCORED,,,
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
wipers smering
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YF51 TOU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 YF51 TOU, 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 YF51 TOU registered?
YF51 TOU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2001.
Is YF51 TOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF51 TOU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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