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YH55 SXF

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,991 mi
Last recorded200,991 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 200,991 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 200,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 193,133 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 193,133 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 182,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 171,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 166,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 151,871 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 151,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake discs rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,555 miles

Front n/s and o/s bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.78 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.72 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster misted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,827 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,979 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 SXF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SXF, 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

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What year was YH55 SXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH55 SXF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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