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YH55 PXF

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,927 mi
Last recorded132,927 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,927 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (at rear)

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Fail 22 Mar 2016 132,927 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (at rear)

nearside front bonnet catch not locking

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,008 miles

nearside & offside front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipes are badly corroded (recommend replace).

offside front tyre inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,008 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipes are badly corroded (recommend replace).

offside front tyre inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

Pass 9 May 2014 113,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 113,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 98,580 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 75,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,519 miles

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat (belt not tested)

Pass 12 May 2009 56,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,196 miles

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

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

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

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 PXF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

YH55 PXF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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