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CN05 UCA

2005 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,752 mi
Last recorded134,752 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 134,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE IS WET WITH OIL

Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS IS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS IS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall, worn smooth on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 114,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall, worn smooth on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 105,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both headlights poor

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,174 miles

Cover sills and shields

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,011 miles

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 May 2015 67,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

Rear diff quite bad oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 67,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

Rear diff quite bad oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre outer edge perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

off side rear disc corroded

offside rear brake pad wire broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,333 miles

Both rear tyres near limit..(2mm approx)

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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CN05 UCA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN05 UCA, 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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CN05 UCA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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