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YH55 PHK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

329,795 mi
Last recorded329,795 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 329,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal is misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 306,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 183,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 173,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 173,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 168,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 156,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 156,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 141,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,003 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,618 miles

Noise evident from transmission when pressing clutch (suspect dual mass flywheel)

a/c drive belt starting to fray

large scratch down n/s of vehicle

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link, upper gaiter partially insecure

parking brake reserve travel low

slight noise evident from engine

slight pulse from n/s/f service brake

stone chip in windscreen

windscreen washer weak and wiper blades smear screen

Fail 7 Oct 2015 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened mounting point for n/s/r, upper suspension arm, inner bush - snapped - and arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Noise evident from transmission when pressing clutch (suspect dual mass flywheel)

a/c drive belt starting to fray

large scratch down n/s of vehicle

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link, upper gaiter partially insecure

parking brake reserve travel low

slight noise evident from engine

slight pulse from n/s/f service brake

stone chip in windscreen

strong advise - both rear brake hoses perished

windscreen washer weak and wiper blades smear screen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,310 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres very close to trad wear limit, and are unevenly worn

offside front tyre has some small split in the tread area

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,991 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,806 miles

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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YH55 PHK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH55 PHK, 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 YH55 PHK registered?

YH55 PHK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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