MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floor seams,rear inner sills-starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers
n/s/r arch liner damage
oil leaks drivetrain
pads wear,not clearly visible
pads wear,not clearly visible
rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/r poor
screen chipped,wipers smearing
steering heavy
upper stoplamp inop
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
floor seams,rear inner sills-starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers
n/s/r arch liner damage
oil leaks drivetrain
pads wear,not clearly visible
pads wear,not clearly visible
rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/r poor
screen chipped,wipers smearing
steering heavy
upper stoplamp inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
management light on
n/s/r arch liner damage
n/s/r rollbar link play
pads appear worn(not clearly visible)
rear brake pipes corrosion
steering feels heavy
unable to assess some areas due to covers
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
management light on
n/s/r arch liner damage
n/s/r rollbar link play
pads appear worn(not clearly visible)
rear brake pipes corrosion
steering feels heavy
unable to assess some areas due to covers
wipers smearing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake efford low both sides 16%
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
Oil leak
refer also prior fail/advise 596050984266
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside 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)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear heatshild insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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Y291 UDX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y291 UDX, 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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Y291 UDX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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