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FG55 UMF

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 137,179 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 133,488 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 129,406 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 129,406 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,603 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,899 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre stepped and run off on inner and outter edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre stepped and run off on inner and outter edges

tyre size 225/50/17 rft

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,792 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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FG55 UMF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 UMF, 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 FG55 UMF registered?

FG55 UMF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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