MOT Status
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291,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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small blow on exhaust
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
small blow on exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside undertray fitted
Offside undertray fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked and chipped across window screen (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside undertray fitted
Offside undertray fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust flex starting to deterioat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in edge of n/s front tyre ,
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in edge of n/s front tyre ,
o/s rear brake hose staind with fluid but no obvious leaks
both outer sill covers damaged - n/s worse and front edge of rear wheel arch liner partially insecure
child seats fitted to both n/s and o/s rear seats
engine cover and full underbody trays fitted
front number plate deteriorated
n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm (min 1.6mm)
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)
wiper blades smear screen slightly
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YR05 LAV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 YR05 LAV, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was YR05 LAV registered?
YR05 LAV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is YR05 LAV safe to buy?
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