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YC55 NNY

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 NNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,128 miles

Both rear and N/S/F tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust outer shield adrift and noisy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust outer shield adrift and noisy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Unable to open bootlid during test

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,465 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,441 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs inner face starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,874 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,661 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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YC55 NNY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YC55 NNY, 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 YC55 NNY registered?

YC55 NNY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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