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Y132 ULD

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,102 mi
Last recorded165,102 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 ULD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 165,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 155,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,113 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 144,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,628 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

power steering resevoir pipe has a slight oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 129,628 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

power steering resevoir pipe has a slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,454 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,454 miles

Offside Front 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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Y132 ULD is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y132 ULD, 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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Y132 ULD is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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