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YY55 MTZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,783 mi
Last recorded183,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 183,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 176,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,820 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch cover housing missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 153,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges borderline

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

headlamps tinted

wear in steering rack n/s

Fail 30 May 2019 153,864 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges borderline

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

headlamps tinted

wear in steering rack n/s

Pass 31 May 2018 148,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,325 miles

front brake pad wear low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 144,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pad wear low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,560 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

tyre pressure warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 130,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

tyre pressure warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2015 123,466 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres splitting on inner edges

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 123,466 miles

front tyres splitting on inner edges

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 17 Mar 2014 155,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 155,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 1 Mar 2013 106,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,040 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,585 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,150 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 84,150 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY55 MTZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY55 MTZ, 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 YY55 MTZ registered?

YY55 MTZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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