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PF55 BGK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,475 mi
Last recorded117,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,475 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 117,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,045 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,759 miles

Front Both front flex-brake hoses chaffed but not to structure

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,541 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexy hoses slightly scuffed

front tyre treads perishing slightly

n/s front(to flexy hose)brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexy hoses slightly scuffed

front tyre treads perishing slightly

n/s front(to flexy hose)brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,794 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,397 miles

both front brake discs corroded & worn

nearside wiper blade getting perished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,210 miles

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

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

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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PF55 BGK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF55 BGK, 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 PF55 BGK registered?

PF55 BGK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PF55 BGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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