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YC55 UWW

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,190 mi
Last recorded187,190 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 187,190 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 187,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 168,115 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,810 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 155,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

maintenance grease on brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear brake pipes have been GREASED

Fail 23 Nov 2017 129,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear brake pipes have been GREASED

Pass 26 Nov 2016 121,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,009 miles

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

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 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,646 miles

Front Brake Discs Wearing Thin

Tyres Low

Pass 17 Nov 2012 92,811 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 54,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,535 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,535 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UWW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC55 UWW, 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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YC55 UWW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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