MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper, outer control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper, outer control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper brackett holed and corroded but still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (245/45-17) (5.2.3 (e))
engine sill covers fitted also undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator also brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper brackett holed and corroded but still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (245/45-17) (5.2.3 (e))
engine sill covers fitted also undertrays fitted
engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
tpm system warning light on
both front tyres wearing unevenly
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers fitted
tpms light illuminated
under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers fitted
tpms light illuminated
under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a flat tyre!
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warnig light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
both front tyres worn unevenly on edges
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YG55 VKM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 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 YG55 VKM, 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 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YG55 VKM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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