YB55WCR - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,787 mi
Expires: 26 November 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 03 November 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,584 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin par warning not connected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,180 mi
Expires: 26 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front brake pad warning not connected
Failed - 21 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,174 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front brake pad warning not connected
Passed - 27 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,955 mi
Expires: 26 November 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front brake hose secure but mounting slightly loose
- Advisory hand brake could do with adjustment
Failed - 22 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,952 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflecetive back ground (0.1 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front brake hose secure but mounting slightly loose
- Advisory hand brake could do with adjustment
Passed - 07 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,948 mi
Expires: 26 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 27 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,421 mi
Expires: 26 November 2022
Passed - 21 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,805 mi
Expires: 26 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,292 mi
Expires: 26 November 2020
Passed - 24 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,655 mi
Expires: 26 November 2019
Passed - 28 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,366 mi
Expires: 26 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,096 mi
Expires: 26 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Failed - 17 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,096 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Passed - 26 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,786 mi
Expires: 26 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 23 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,005 mi
Expires: 26 November 2015
Passed - 27 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,891 mi
Expires: 26 November 2014
Passed - 11 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,337 mi
Expires: 11 November 2013
Passed - 11 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,611 mi
Expires: 11 November 2012
Passed - 03 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,236 mi
Expires: 11 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 12 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,229 mi
Expires: 11 November 2010
Failed - 05 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,629 mi
Passed - 05 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,629 mi
Expires: 20 December 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YB55WCR?
The MOT expires on 26 November 2026.
What is the tax status of YB55WCR?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2026.
What are the specifications of YB55WCR?
This is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YB55WCR?
This vehicle produces 158 g/km of CO2 emissions.