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BG55 UFS

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

266,296 mi
Last recorded266,296 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 266,296 miles

Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE FRONT TO REAR PIPES COVERED BY UNDERTRAY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 266,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE FRONT TO REAR PIPES COVERED BY UNDERTRAY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 264,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 264,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 214,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 201,284 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 201,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 172,499 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear tyres on 3mm

bothy front tyres on 3mm

groves in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2012 172,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear tyres on 3mm

bothy front tyres on 3mm

groves in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 151,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 123,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG55 UFS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG55 UFS, 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.

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What year was BG55 UFS registered?

BG55 UFS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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