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RF55 HBK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,357 mi
Last recorded157,357 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 154,745 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 149,973 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 134,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 134,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,360 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake just in limits

Fail 31 Jul 2020 126,360 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake just in limits

Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,468 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,596 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight rubbing noise on rear n/s wheel.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,220 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,684 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,469 miles

Front tyres 2mm tread depth

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,800 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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RF55 HBK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF55 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

RF55 HBK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is RF55 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 HBK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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