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YH05 NZY

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 NZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,643 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads appear fairly low

Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads appear fairly low

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,030 miles

offside rear seat belt stalk defective,need to press release button to insert catch assembly then release button so catch locks in secure

Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,030 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear seat belt stalk defective,need to press release button to insert catch assembly then release button so catch locks in secure

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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YH05 NZY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YH05 NZY, 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 YH05 NZY registered?

YH05 NZY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 NZY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 NZY have outstanding finance?

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