MOT Status
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262,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
heat shields inscure
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shields inscure
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner corner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner corner bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front exhaust mounting missing, exhaust fully supported by remaining mountings
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front exhaust mounting missing, exhaust fully supported by remaining mountings
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
both rear tyres wearing low on inner faces
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Creaking detected above engine undertray whilst operating hydraulic shaker plates, Advise more in-depth investigation
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively faded to white (0.1 (d))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside and offside front, and no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
Undertray likely to become detached Engine undertray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Creaking detected above engine undertray whilst operating hydraulic shaker plates, Advise more in-depth investigation
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Slight cracking noise heard whilst operating shaker plates from above engine under guard, advise inspection with under guard removed
Under guards fitted throughout underside limiting inspection
Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Rim cracked on inside (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Slight cracking noise heard whilst operating shaker plates from above engine under guard, advise inspection with under guard removed
Under guards fitted throughout underside limiting inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer.side.walls.damaged.on.both.front.and.nearside.rear.tyres
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S19 YAL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S19 YAL, 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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S19 YAL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2005.
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