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YF54 VZH

2005 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 161,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 147,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 147,269 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 140,624 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,635 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,630 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 119,557 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Fail 12 May 2015 119,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Auxiliary belt perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake warning light on

Pass 9 May 2014 105,183 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,933 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,231 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2011 80,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,263 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,819 miles

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

under covers fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full under body inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2010 60,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

under covers fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full under body inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,796 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,457 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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YF54 VZH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF54 VZH, 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 YF54 VZH registered?

YF54 VZH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is YF54 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 VZH shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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