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YE55 XGG

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,625 mi
Last recorded83,625 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut in tread with ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 23 Oct 2021 73,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b/t side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/t side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall slightly crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheel rims scuffed or curbed (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamp lenses opaque and need to be polished

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of things

Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working side light angel eye light surround (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheel rims scuffed or curbed (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamp lenses opaque and need to be polished

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of things

Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,524 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES SLIGHTLY OPAQUE AND REQUIRE POLISHING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER RIM CURBED / SCUFFED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER RIM SLIGHTLY CURBER / SCUFFED (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 18 Mar 2017 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked INNER RIM CRACKED AT 2 PREVOIUS WELD REPAIRS (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES SLIGHTLY OPAQUE AND REQUIRE POLISHING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER RIM CURBED / SCUFFED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER RIM SLIGHTLY CURBER / SCUFFED (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,037 miles

all road wheels rims slightly scuffed / kerbed

engine plastic cover and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

Oil leak

Service due warning indicated.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,832 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,147 miles

o/s rear tyre poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2008 23,335 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,335 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 XGG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGG, 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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YE55 XGG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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