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X692 UOO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,577 mi
Last recorded120,577 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX692 UOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 119,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,427 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 114,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,304 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 107,304 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,609 miles

Rear number plate slightlt deteriorated

offside doors paint damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 95,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 85,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X692 UOO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X692 UOO, 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 X692 UOO registered?

X692 UOO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X692 UOO safe to buy?

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