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VN55 UBY

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,459 mi
Last recorded186,459 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 186,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 172,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 158,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 150,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 142,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 134,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 116,138 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 116,083 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,957 miles

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

front pads aprox 3mm

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

wipers smear screen

nsr tyre 1.6mm osr tyre to 2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,678 miles

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

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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VN55 UBY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN55 UBY, 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 VN55 UBY registered?

VN55 UBY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is VN55 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 UBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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