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YG55 UXU

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,818 mi
Last recorded160,818 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,617 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 151,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency only just met, may require adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 125,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,977 miles

DPF is very clean no need for emission

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,425 miles

no emission

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,576 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 UXU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

YG55 UXU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is YG55 UXU safe to buy?

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