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RA55 VLX

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,896 mi
Last recorded176,896 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 176,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 175,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 175,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 174,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 170,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 170,205 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,915 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 143,166 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 143,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,870 miles

o/s/f headlight cloudy

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,030 miles

nearside front outer position lamp not working

offside rear inner cv joint securing bolt loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,561 miles

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

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

all brake discs wearing slightly

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,553 miles

Chips in windscreen

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VLX 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 VLX, 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 RA55 VLX registered?

RA55 VLX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is RA55 VLX safe to buy?

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