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YF55 ZTP

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 141,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,208 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 117,148 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,902 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 103,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

gas too low to register

Fail 26 Nov 2013 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
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YF55 ZTP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTP, 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

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What year was YF55 ZTP registered?

YF55 ZTP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YF55 ZTP safe to buy?

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