MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
Both front tyres worn
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre cracked
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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