MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play front off side steering rack has slight play in arm (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn parking brake lever ratchet worn must be fully engaged to work correctly (3.1.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play front off side steering rack has slight play in arm (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn parking brake lever ratchet worn must be fully engaged to work correctly (3.1.5)
Engine covers fitted Under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted Under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
no smoke measured
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
no smoke measured
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad wear indicator warning light on
outer sill covers fitted and inner wheel arch covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 VVA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?
YH55 VVA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is YH55 VVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH55 VVA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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