MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
all road wheels rims slightly scuffed / kerbed
engine plastic cover and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside wing mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Service due warning indicated.
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)
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)
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
o/s rear tyre poor condition
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
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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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