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YS55 CLU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,783 mi
Last recorded147,783 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 147,783 miles

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

engine cover

plastic sills

undertrays

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,052 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,837 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,029 miles

engine cover and undertrays

plastic sill covers

Fail 28 Nov 2022 140,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays

plastic sill covers

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,343 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,747 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,188 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 106,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,336 miles

engine covers obscuring view of components

offside front lower ball joint dust cover misaligned but preventing ingress of dirt

under trays obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,163 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,043 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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YS55 CLU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CLU, 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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YS55 CLU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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