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SO55 UYS

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 165,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 153,642 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 153,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 144,204 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 144,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

drivers side rear tyre 3mm

front discs worn

slight play drivers side rear bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2009 110,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,546 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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SO55 UYS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO55 UYS, 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

How do I check the history of SO55 UYS?

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What year was SO55 UYS registered?

SO55 UYS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is SO55 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 UYS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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