MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
exhaust flexi joint poor condition
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
front brake discs well worn
rear tyres worn low and advise replacement
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.
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
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
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
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
long travel on parking brake
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YH55 RWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH55 RWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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