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YG55 UXS

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,109 mi
Last recorded50,109 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,109 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 50,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,234 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,898 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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YG55 UXS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG55 UXS, 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 YG55 UXS?

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What year was YG55 UXS registered?

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

Is YG55 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 UXS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG55 UXS have outstanding finance?

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