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YG55 UZO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

254,288 mi
Last recorded254,288 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 254,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 254,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 242,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 232,517 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 212,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 196,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 180,142 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 167,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 159,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 150,202 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,157 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 131,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some wear to front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,971 miles

a.crack in black edging of screen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,539 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

a.crack in black edging of screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,898 miles

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

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 UZO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZO, 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 YG55 UZO registered?

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

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