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DU55 VFP

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,085 mi
Last recorded134,085 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 134,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISH OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 118,239 miles

Offside Front tyre has a large cut in outer sidewall. 2255017

clutch release bearing noisy.

Fail 3 May 2017 118,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a large cut in outer sidewall. 2255017

clutch release bearing noisy.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,141 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,784 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,470 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,470 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 67,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 15 May 2010 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front jacking point missing

Fail 15 May 2010 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front jacking point missing

Pass 27 May 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,777 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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DU55 VFP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU55 VFP, 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 DU55 VFP registered?

DU55 VFP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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