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WU51 YDK

2001 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,993 mi
Last recorded155,993 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 YDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 155,993 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 155,776 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 144,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 137,566 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 137,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 132,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 132,149 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

r/h/r anti roll link bar worn

some brake judder indicated by brake roller test

Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 119,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU51 YDK is a 2001 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU51 YDK, 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 WU51 YDK?

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What year was WU51 YDK registered?

WU51 YDK is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is WU51 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 YDK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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