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RF55 FME

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,101 mi
Last recorded167,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 FME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 167,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 151,509 miles

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

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

brakes noisy in operation

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

underguards and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 151,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brakes noisy in operation

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

underguards and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 141,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,314 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 122,562 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 122,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,445 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f brake calliper spring clip missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f brake calliper spring clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,607 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 56,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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RF55 FME is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF55 FME, 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 RF55 FME registered?

RF55 FME is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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