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R22 BRO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,953 mi
Last recorded170,953 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 BRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 170,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 170,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,678 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 159,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,369 miles

undercovers fitted front to rear

Fail 31 Jan 2022 153,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,151 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 147,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 143,370 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,087 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 139,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,587 miles

Rear drive shaft gaiters inner & outer deteriorating

engine cover fitted

front head lamp images deteriorating

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,586 miles

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

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

Rear drive shaft gaiters inner & outer deteriorating

engine cover fitted

front head lamp images deteriorating

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 127,845 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 127,844 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,245 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,765 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,840 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,219 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R22 BRO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R22 BRO, 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 R22 BRO registered?

R22 BRO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is R22 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 BRO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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