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BL02 DYL

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 142,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,448 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from flex to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from flex to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2024 119,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective also wiper arm defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 115,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,271 miles

X2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,270 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

X2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,682 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 102,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,661 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,342 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,439 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres blistered

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,340 miles

front tyres blistered

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 73,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front tyres blistered

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,398 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,395 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,747 miles

front tyres low tread

Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front tyres low tread

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,978 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL02 DYL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BL02 DYL, 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 BL02 DYL registered?

BL02 DYL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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