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AV55 WNU

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,018 mi
Last recorded177,018 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 177,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 171,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 164,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 164,992 miles

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 7 Nov 2015 157,170 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 157,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 152,046 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 152,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 144,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f break wear sensor insecure.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 137,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 129,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 123,142 miles

windscreen has had a repair done and still visable

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,560 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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AV55 WNU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV55 WNU, 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 AV55 WNU registered?

AV55 WNU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is AV55 WNU safe to buy?

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