MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust section secure clamp fractured but still supports the exhaust
Front (BOTH) brake backing plates slight loose
Front brake discs slight corroded
Nearside Front head lamp faded but still performs as normal
Offside Front head lamp faded but still performs as normal
Rear (BOTH) brake pipes ns/os to flexi pipes corroded
Rear brake discs slight pitted
Central Rear Seat belt missing (BUCKLE) (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust section secure clamp fractured but still supports the exhaust
Front (BOTH) brake backing plates slight loose
Front brake discs slight corroded
Nearside Front head lamp faded but still performs as normal
Offside Front head lamp faded but still performs as normal
Rear (BOTH) brake pipes ns/os to flexi pipes corroded
Rear brake discs slight pitted
Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm On Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake Working But Lower Effort Than Offside
T.P.M.S Warning Light ON.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm On Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake Working But Lower Effort Than Offside
T.P.M.S Warning Light ON.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
under covers fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under covers fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
several small stone chips on windscreen.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE55 NCD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YE55 NCD, 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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What year was YE55 NCD registered?
YE55 NCD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is YE55 NCD safe to buy?
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