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YH55 RXO

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,154 mi
Last recorded229,154 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 229,154 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 220,454 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 220,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 209,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 203,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 202,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 198,101 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 198,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 187,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 181,303 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 180,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,500 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 155,500 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,008 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,490 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 71,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,301 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RXO, 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

How do I check the history of YH55 RXO?

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What year was YH55 RXO registered?

YH55 RXO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is YH55 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 RXO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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