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RX55 YWL

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

302,350 mi
Last recorded302,350 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 302,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 302,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 281,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 263,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 240,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release catch handle fault

Pass 1 Jun 2022 226,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 214,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 204,004 miles

Both front headlights deuterated.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 204,004 miles

Both front headlights deuterated.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 192,333 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 192,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 179,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 161,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,554 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 137,554 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,962 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,880 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,714 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,881 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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RX55 YWL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX55 YWL, 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 RX55 YWL registered?

RX55 YWL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is RX55 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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