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YS55 CKF

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,972 mi
Last recorded132,972 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 132,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,752 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 110,645 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 105,374 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,097 miles

No Emmissions Certificate as K mean Value= 0.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,013 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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YS55 CKF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YS55 CKF, 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 YS55 CKF registered?

YS55 CKF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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