CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF55 XWB

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,154 mi
Last recorded243,154 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 243,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 243,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 229,619 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 229,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 217,643 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pipe at rear slightly corroded

child seats fitted n/s/r o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Pass 7 Feb 2015 198,481 miles

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

child seats fitted n/s/r o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Fail 5 Feb 2015 198,367 miles

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)

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

child seats fitted n/s/r o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Pass 25 Jan 2014 178,262 miles

both rear lower arm inner bushes starining to part

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Fail 25 Jan 2014 178,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear lower arm inner bushes starining to part

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Pass 13 Feb 2013 160,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,548 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars and starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,626 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,061 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF55 XWB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWB, 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

How do I check the history of YF55 XWB?

You can check the full history of YF55 XWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF55 XWB registered?

YF55 XWB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is YF55 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 XWB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF55 XWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF55 XWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.