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YT55 NBY

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,859 mi
Last recorded194,859 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 194,859 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 183,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 182,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside outer and nearside inner not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers / undertrays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2018 179,327 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 179,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slight corrision (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on in side edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 158,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 146,347 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 146,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,104 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 135,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,038 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s front tyre is worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,951 miles

2 child seats are fitted to rear,unable to test rear seat belts.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,521 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 66,541 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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YT55 NBY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT55 NBY, 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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YT55 NBY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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