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FY55 WRK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,013 mi
Last recorded202,013 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 202,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 199,169 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 195,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 194,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 191,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 179,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 171,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline/advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 124,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 100,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 91,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,162 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,158 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,920 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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FY55 WRK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY55 WRK, 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 FY55 WRK registered?

FY55 WRK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 WRK safe to buy?

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