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BT55 FOM

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 136,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated flat no pressure (5.2.3 (l))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

engine oil very low

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,561 miles

Nearside Front side light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 113,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,326 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,326 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,920 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine runs lumpy on tickover

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

tread wearing low both rear tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,060 miles

rear brake pads look low o/s/r

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,233 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,185 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,964 miles

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

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

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 FOM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT55 FOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 FOM registered?

BT55 FOM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BT55 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 FOM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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