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YE51 UXM

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,817 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust front connection bolts corroded but still secure

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear CV joint leaking grease

Fail 13 Jul 2021 128,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front connection bolts corroded but still secure

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear CV joint leaking grease

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,809 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas steering leak slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively pin hole in joint allowing grease to escape. Still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas steering leak slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively pin hole in joint allowing grease to escape. Still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,480 miles

All four tyre valves split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 115,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 115,883 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 103,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 96,646 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,542 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 76,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 24 Nov 2005 69,694 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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YE51 UXM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE51 UXM, 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 YE51 UXM registered?

YE51 UXM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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