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CC55 CFC

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC55 CFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,038 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,777 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 38,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,850 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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CC55 CFC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CC55 CFC, 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 CC55 CFC registered?

CC55 CFC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is CC55 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CC55 CFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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