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MW55 YPP

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 168,799 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 166,744 miles

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

TPMS light on pre 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush in mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O,S,F inner rack end has play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O,S,F inner rack end has play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

TPMS light on pre 2012

Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,777 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 152,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,479 miles

N,S,R lower arm bush slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,695 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 107,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,490 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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MW55 YPP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW55 YPP, 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 MW55 YPP registered?

MW55 YPP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is MW55 YPP safe to buy?

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