MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
emission passed too low to register on test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
emission passed too low to register on test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake justover 50% reserve travel
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 YKU 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 76.9%.
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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?
YF55 YKU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2005.
Is YF55 YKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF55 YKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YF55 YKU have outstanding finance?
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