MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight corrosion to all brake discs
wiper blades becoming worn and noisey
n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges. centre tread approx 5mm
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RA55 WHM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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