MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light is on
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
Nearside Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front brake disc corroded
Offside Rear brake disc corroded
rear heat shield insecure
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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