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CA54 YUO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,760 mi
Last recorded150,760 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 150,760 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 148,256 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,314 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 123,046 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 123,046 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,399 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front inner bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,371 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes been greased

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,114 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,433 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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CA54 YUO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CA54 YUO, 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

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What year was CA54 YUO registered?

CA54 YUO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is CA54 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 YUO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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