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Y48 ULA

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,749 mi
Last recorded160,749 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 ULA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,749 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 160,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 149,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 149,406 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 137,752 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 124,136 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,250 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 121,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,732 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,765 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 109,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder and slightly perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,555 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,168 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN BELOW 1.6mm IN MIDDLE

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,168 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN BELOW 1.6mm IN MIDDLE

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,072 miles

front and rear brake discs surface rust.. vehicle been stood.

Pass 22 May 2006 76,110 miles

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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Y48 ULA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y48 ULA, 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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Y48 ULA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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