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DY55 VNF

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,713 mi
Last recorded177,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 177,713 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 153,973 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 153,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 141,440 miles

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)

emission trigger point not met

full under tray fitted inspection inpaired

rear baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2011 129,873 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION TIN HEAT SHIELD RATTLES.

NOTE-- NO DIESEL EMISSION PRINTOUT AS ENGINE SO CLEAN IT DOES NOT REGISTER ON MACHINE.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 129,864 miles

Nearside Front 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)

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION TIN HEAT SHIELD RATTLES.

NOTE-- NO DIESEL EMISSION PRINTOUT AS ENGINE SO CLEAN IT DOES NOT REGISTER ON MACHINE.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 115,496 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 90,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,801 miles

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

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

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 VNF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY55 VNF, 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 DY55 VNF registered?

DY55 VNF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VNF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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