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YE55 NCD

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,693 mi
Last recorded178,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 NCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 178,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 168,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 164,920 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 164,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 148,961 miles

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.

Fail 22 Sep 2018 148,961 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 135,937 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 135,936 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,634 miles

under covers fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 115,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,518 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 89,589 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 89,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,683 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,683 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,935 miles

several small stone chips on windscreen.

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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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.

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