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J3 YMW

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,885 mi
Last recorded125,885 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 125,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 123,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,440 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 119,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 117,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 117,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 116,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,414 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 107,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,556 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2014 93,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,861 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,460 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,006 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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J3 YMW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J3 YMW, 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 J3 YMW registered?

J3 YMW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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