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Y129 UCS

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 UCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 167,976 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 160,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2015 160,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see printout (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 157,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2011 165,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 165,446 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 152,782 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 152,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 150,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 142,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 135,844 miles

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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Y129 UCS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y129 UCS, 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 Y129 UCS registered?

Y129 UCS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y129 UCS safe to buy?

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