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Y219 UCS

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 UCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 105,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 101,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 97,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil.

rear brake discs slightly scored.

rear windscreen washer in-operative.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil.

rear brake discs slightly scored.

rear windscreen washer in-operative.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,861 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 69,861 miles

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

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

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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Y219 UCS is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y219 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 Y219 UCS registered?

Y219 UCS is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y219 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 UCS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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