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YE55 WYW

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,879 miles

emmissions too clean to detect

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,317 miles

correctley spaced number plates stuck over top off incorrectly spaced plates

Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) not working flickering (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

correctley spaced number plates stuck over top off incorrectly spaced plates

Pass 30 May 2015 82,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 79,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,944 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,228 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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YE55 WYW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYW, 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 YE55 WYW registered?

YE55 WYW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is YE55 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 WYW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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