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YK55 KBN

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,563 mi
Last recorded202,563 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 202,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 192,055 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 186,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 185,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 185,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear subframe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty Warning lamps flashing incorrectly, but single lamps operating correct (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 171,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 159,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing At rear flange. 2 bolts missing. ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 143,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front pipe to intermediate pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing At rear flange. 2 bolts missing. ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 132,687 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 12,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 12,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front section of exhaust rattles

rear brake pads approx 4mm outer

rear tyres 2.5 to 3mm

Fail 10 Dec 2011 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front section of exhaust rattles

rear brake pads approx 4mm outer

rear tyres 2.5 to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,749 miles

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

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

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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YK55 KBN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK55 KBN, 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 YK55 KBN registered?

YK55 KBN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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