CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR51 YFG

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,192 mi
Last recorded135,192 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 126,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 114,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,522 miles

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

Oil leak engine

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,534 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,438 miles

CENTRE PROPELLOR SHAFT RUBBER COUPLING WORN

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

FRONT TYRES TREADS LOW ON OUT SIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,367 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracked within tread all round

offside tyre cracked all the around within tread

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR51 YFG is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR51 YFG, 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

How do I check the history of YR51 YFG?

You can check the full history of YR51 YFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR51 YFG registered?

YR51 YFG is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YR51 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 YFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR51 YFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR51 YFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.