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YG55 VBB

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,140 mi
Last recorded141,140 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 140,556 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,663 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 127,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre clamp broken and flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 99,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,868 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,214 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
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YG55 VBB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG55 VBB, 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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YG55 VBB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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