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YK05 MGU

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 177,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 150,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,763 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 137,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,735 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 93,975 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

osf tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 3 May 2011 93,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

front discs worn

osf tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,325 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,795 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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YK05 MGU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK05 MGU, 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 YK05 MGU registered?

YK05 MGU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YK05 MGU safe to buy?

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