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R12 JDF

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Jun 2017 103,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Fail 2 Jul 2016 93,273 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,616 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,445 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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R12 JDF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R12 JDF, 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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R12 JDF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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