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AV55 YHG

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,610 mi
Last recorded192,610 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 192,610 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 183,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 174,867 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 163,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 162,848 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 127,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,830 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 107,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,332 miles

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)

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

smoke readings too low to produce a print out for smoke test

Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (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)

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

smoke readings too low to produce a print out for smoke test

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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AV55 YHG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV55 YHG, 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 AV55 YHG registered?

AV55 YHG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AV55 YHG safe to buy?

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