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YH55 PLV

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,473 mi
Last recorded169,473 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 169,473 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 169,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 169,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 164,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 149,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 142,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 137,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 123,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,026 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

n/side front outer side light not working.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

n/side front outer side light not working.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 106,281 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,074 miles

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

o/side front outer side light not working.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,545 miles

Air bag light on,on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No readings registered on emissions test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,541 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 PLV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YH55 PLV, 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 YH55 PLV registered?

YH55 PLV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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