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YH55 RWL

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,783 mi
Last recorded181,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 181,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 170,557 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 147,026 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 146,015 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,613 miles

front brake discs well worn

rear tyres worn low and advise replacement

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,274 miles

N/S front tyre worn almost bald on both inner and outer edges. Due to the design of the tread pattern (ie not full depth) it is not an MOT failure but would recommend replacement.

Too clean to start smoke emissions test.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,509 miles

both rear suspension lower suspension arm front bushes starting to de-bond

exhaust system appears to be loose at manifold and possible blow(recomend further investigation)

front brake pads and discs worn

off side rear lower hub bush creaks

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,509 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear suspension lower suspension arm front bushes starting to de-bond

exhaust system appears to be loose at manifold and possible blow(recomend further investigation)

front brake pads and discs worn

off side rear lower hub bush creaks

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,453 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,447 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,958 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,532 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 RWL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

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

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