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Y701 ULB

2001 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,427 mi
Last recorded125,427 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 ULB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 125,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,890 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 114,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,891 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,273 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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Y701 ULB is a 2001 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y701 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y701 ULB registered?

Y701 ULB is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y701 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 ULB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y701 ULB have outstanding finance?

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