MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
strong advisory:offside front tyre wearing very low at inner edge and rubber blistering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
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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.
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What year was YF55 LHL registered?
YF55 LHL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.
Is YF55 LHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF55 LHL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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