MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left / right + front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
diesel emmisions too clean ro register
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/r tyre on wear bars
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
deep cut to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall
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 YEU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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