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YC55 VLA

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,012 mi
Last recorded192,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 192,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 192,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 177,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 162,990 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

condensation in n/s headlight unit

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 23 Jan 2019 162,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

condensation in n/s headlight unit

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,158 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn very low on inner tread at time of test

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 143,970 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn very low on inner tread at time of test

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 126,634 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)

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,306 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,053 miles

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

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

smoke emissions would not register too clean

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,529 miles

Smoke emissions would not register on smoke detector.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,788 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 VLA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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