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GF55 SYW

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,736 mi
Last recorded183,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 173,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 156,896 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 139,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 131,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on inner sidewall, tread depth3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder,

Nearside Rear Worn inner shoulder

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

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

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre perished on inner sidewall, tread depth3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder,

Nearside Rear Worn inner shoulder

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

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

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,302 miles

sill covers fitted

tpms warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2014 100,263 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 100,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 92,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,639 miles

front tyres unevan wear

rear pads low

rear tyres bald inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2011 79,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres unevan wear

rear pads low

rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,827 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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GF55 SYW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey 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 GF55 SYW, 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 GF55 SYW registered?

GF55 SYW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is GF55 SYW safe to buy?

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