MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front advise tracking tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine bay restricted view
engine under tray
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front advise tracking tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine bay restricted view
engine under tray
engine cover
engine under tray
exhaust heat shield insecure
headlamp washers not working
service light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
engine cover
engine under tray
exhaust heat shield insecure
headlamp washers not working
service light on
front wipers streaks
mid section exhaust pipe, metal cover / sleeve rattling
nsr brake pipe corroded
osr tyre nail and 2.5mm and worn more inner edge
undertrays
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advice front brake discs
damage to off side rear
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advice front brake discs
damage to off side rear
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)
damage wheel rims.
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF55 YDW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YDW, 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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YF55 YDW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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