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BT55 FNE

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 123,958 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 123,937 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 118,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,969 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 102,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,832 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,972 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,406 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,

underbody trim fitted..

Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,374 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre nailed/ front tyres worn on edges/ un der body covered in trims

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,491 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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BT55 FNE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 FNE, 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 BT55 FNE registered?

BT55 FNE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is BT55 FNE safe to buy?

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