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YF55 LHL

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

253,163 mi
Last recorded253,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 253,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 253,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 245,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 245,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 24,064 miles

strong advisory:offside front tyre wearing very low at inner edge and rubber blistering

Pass 19 Jan 2013 233,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 142,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 142,839 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 14 Jan 2011 137,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc worn /corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear inner brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 137,729 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc worn /corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear inner brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,626 miles

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

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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YF55 LHL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF55 LHL, 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 YF55 LHL registered?

YF55 LHL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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