MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs pitted
both rear tyres on 3mm
bothy front tyres on 3mm
groves in nearside rear tyre outer side wall
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG55 UFS safe to buy?
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