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YG55 UKP

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,135 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,382 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,375 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YG55 UKP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG55 UKP, 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 YG55 UKP registered?

YG55 UKP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is YG55 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 UKP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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