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YH55 RKK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,962 mi
Last recorded162,962 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 162,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 162,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 157,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,623 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 134,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,289 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,256 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear drive shaft cv joint/gaiter leaking lubricant

rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 109,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear drive shaft cv joint/gaiter leaking lubricant

rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,776 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 23,772 miles

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

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

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

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 RKK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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