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YE55 XYO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 135,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning showing

Pass 27 Oct 2021 212,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,204 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on dash

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 XYO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

YE55 XYO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YE55 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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