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VN55 UCM

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,299 mi
Last recorded165,299 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 165,299 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 164,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 154,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 154,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 150,374 miles

CHILD SEAT/S FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK TO BE CARRIED OUT TO ADULT SEAT BELT/S

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 150,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CHILD SEAT/S FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK TO BE CARRIED OUT TO ADULT SEAT BELT/S

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 144,048 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,302 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 126,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 113,922 miles

handbrake slight travel

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,036 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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VN55 UCM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN55 UCM, 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 VN55 UCM registered?

VN55 UCM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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