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Y271 UAN

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,800 mi
Last recorded152,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 UAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 152,800 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 147,239 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

rear heat shield loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on wear bars and worn on edges

stone chip windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2014 147,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

rear heat shield loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on wear bars and worn on edges

stone chip windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,208 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

stone chip windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2013 135,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner sills corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,740 miles

engine oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

scratches on windscreen

stone chip windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 113,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 101,548 miles

front pads and discs low

offside front anti roll bar rubber split

rear pads very low

stone chip windscreen

Fail 6 May 2010 101,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads and discs low

offside front anti roll bar rubber split

rear pads very low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 13 May 2008 88,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 66,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y271 UAN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y271 UAN, 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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Y271 UAN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y271 UAN safe to buy?

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