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RA55 WHM

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,719 mi
Last recorded107,719 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,719 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 107,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s slightly split (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s (3.7.B.6b)

slight cracking n/s o/s front + rear tyres inbetween tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,647 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

n/s rear lower suspension arm inner bush slightly splitting/cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,742 miles

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

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

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

long travel handbrake

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyres inbetween tread

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,872 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

wiper blades becoming worn and noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,095 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges. centre tread approx 5mm

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,615 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,614 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,783 miles

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

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 WHM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA55 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

RA55 WHM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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