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YC55 VAH

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 166,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 166,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside aim low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside aim very low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 150,293 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 150,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,280 miles

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

Offside Front one of two side lights not working--

Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front and both rear tyre treads low--damage o/s/fron t bumper,wing---

Pass 17 Jan 2013 123,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Smoke emissions to clean to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights have after market H.I.D kit fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights have after market H.I.D kit fitted

smoke emissions to cleen to test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,241 miles

acdise rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,846 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 98,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,500 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,500 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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YC55 VAH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

YC55 VAH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is YC55 VAH safe to buy?

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