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OV55 YVS

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,816 miles

Both front tyres cracked and worn

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system has a leak of gases

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Crossover, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracked and worn

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system has a leak of gases

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mount bearing noisy (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,028 miles

Both front tyres worn

Nearside front strut top mount bearing noisy

Rear visible brake pipes slightly corroded

Tracking appears out

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components, brake pipes etc

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,436 miles

Both front tyres worn

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,711 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,151 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,351 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,388 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,379 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,511 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)

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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OV55 YVS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV55 YVS, 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 OV55 YVS registered?

OV55 YVS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is OV55 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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