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YX51 SKU

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,251 mi
Last recorded88,251 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 SKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 82,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,065 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 63,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,971 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 51,890 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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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YX51 SKU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX51 SKU, 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 YX51 SKU registered?

YX51 SKU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YX51 SKU safe to buy?

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