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AG51 GYG

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,857 mi
Last recorded68,857 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,857 miles

nsr side lamp bulb of two inop

osf headlamp low beam not reconised beam pattern

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr side lamp bulb of two inop

osf headlamp low beam not reconised beam pattern

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AG51 GYG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 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 AG51 GYG, 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 21 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG51 GYG?

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What year was AG51 GYG registered?

AG51 GYG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is AG51 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 GYG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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