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DY55 MJJ

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

236,259 mi
Last recorded236,259 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 236,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm (rear of 2 lower front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to minimum and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 18 Dec 2023 231,182 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 223,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 213,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 203,040 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 196,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 196,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 192,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 179,817 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 170,428 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 170,428 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 155,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,776 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,989 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,612 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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DY55 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DY55 MJJ, 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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DY55 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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