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YP55 BFJ

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,523 mi
Last recorded155,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,433 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake on limit 16%

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,982 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,982 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,679 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,824 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,401 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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YP55 BFJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YP55 BFJ, 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 YP55 BFJ registered?

YP55 BFJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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