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RA55 DPU

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,245 mi
Last recorded183,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 183,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 172,945 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2022 172,826 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 162,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,215 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,212 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 129,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,346 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,357 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,250 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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RA55 DPU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA55 DPU, 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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RA55 DPU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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