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PJ55 RUA

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,220 mi
Last recorded80,220 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,220 miles

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

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

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

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

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,764 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A SUNSTRIP ON THE SCREEN

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A SUNSTRIP ON THE SCREEN

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,811 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,491 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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PJ55 RUA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PJ55 RUA, 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 PJ55 RUA registered?

PJ55 RUA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is PJ55 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 RUA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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