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YA55FKX
2005 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration YA55FKX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 209,794 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,896 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 205,896 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 196,458 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,712 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2023 26 Jun 202615 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 183,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,677 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022 26 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,434 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020 26 Jun 20269 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,886 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,200 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018 26 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,273 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front excessively thin (3.5.1i) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,122 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 26 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,543 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,934 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014 26 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,942 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 26 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,925 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 26 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
19 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,297 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,535 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010 26 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,523 MI
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YA55FKX was registered on 2005-12-21
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