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RA55 XJE

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,395 mi
Last recorded198,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 198,395 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 198,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 193,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 193,405 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 182,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 172,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,107 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 149,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 149,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,738 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,150 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,410 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 96,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,348 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 XJE 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 XJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 XJE registered?

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

Is RA55 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 XJE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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