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Y693 ULA

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 ULA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 136,275 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear heat shield dropped

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,689 miles

drivers front anti roll bar link rod top jiont dust cover split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 112,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2009 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 103,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,469 miles

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

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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Y693 ULA is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y693 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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What year was Y693 ULA registered?

Y693 ULA is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y693 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y693 ULA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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