MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure warning lamp displayed
Unable access fuel cap
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir hidden behind panel, cannot remove panel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust section which is perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items to be removed from drivers view prior to test
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Differential corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted various components obscured
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt cannot be plugged into buckle (socket) (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated, likely to be misread (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir hidden behind panel, cannot remove panel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust section which is perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items to be removed from drivers view prior to test
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Bumper damaged / not correctly aligned
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Differential corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted various components obscured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre kerbing ring slight damage
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre kerbing ring slight damage
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertray fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre tread low 1.6mm
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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YC55 VJZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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