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HV55 UYJ

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,683 mi
Last recorded178,683 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 178,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 178,683 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 170,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 158,694 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 158,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 146,610 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush perishing (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 Dec 2017 135,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 135,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,741 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,576 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,825 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 104,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,551 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HV55 UYJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV55 UYJ, 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 HV55 UYJ registered?

HV55 UYJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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