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WG55 YHL

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,390 mi
Last recorded183,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 183,390 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,508 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2023 168,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 163,751 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer treads wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Lamp on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Spring clip missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Spring clip missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer treads wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Lamp on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 159,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 157,372 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror glass worn

suspension level sensor light on

Fail 29 Jan 2020 157,372 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror glass worn

suspension level sensor light on

Pass 4 Feb 2019 153,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

level control fault

offside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2019 153,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

level control fault

offside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,334 miles

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

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

suspension level sensor fault

Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,322 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

suspension level sensor fault

Pass 9 Feb 2017 146,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,128 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 142,128 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 133,744 miles

plastic under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,179 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 129,179 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,800 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn low inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 107,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,039 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)

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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WG55 YHL 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 69.2%.

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 WG55 YHL, 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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WG55 YHL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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