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YH55 PYW

2005 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,041 miles

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,569 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,070 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,092 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,091 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,929 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,526 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,252 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,445 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,640 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,381 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 PYW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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