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YY55 OGG

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,736 mi
Last recorded185,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 185,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damage..

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,021 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 155,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 155,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,996 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 134,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 118,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension appears low at o/s

Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension appears low at o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,045 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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YY55 OGG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY55 OGG, 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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YY55 OGG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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