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BJ55 WME

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,862 mi
Last recorded161,862 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 161,862 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR ,BOTH PIPES corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,582 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2021 148,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2020 135,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Dec 2019 135,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,288 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted reduced visibility

Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,288 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted reduced visibility

Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,207 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer tyre worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cowl damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,801 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking 225/50/17WR 0223413

nearside rear tyre is cracking 225/50/17WR 0223413

offside front tyre is cracking 225/50/17WR 0223413

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,191 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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BJ55 WME is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver 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 BJ55 WME, 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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BJ55 WME is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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