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GP55 PFU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,945 mi
Last recorded175,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 PFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 175,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 175,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 165,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 158,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 158,150 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 149,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,278 miles

Advise brake squeal from rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Front inner front lamp not working

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

Offside Rear outer rear lamp not working

Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link also gaiter insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise brake squeal from rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Front inner front lamp not working

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

Offside Rear outer rear lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,360 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses showing cracking // no cords showing //

Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear flexi brake hoses showing cracking // no cords showing //

o/side rear tyre has a nail

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,628 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,628 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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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GP55 PFU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP55 PFU, 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 GP55 PFU registered?

GP55 PFU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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