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RF55 HYA

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

239,858 mi
Last recorded239,858 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 239,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 224,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 198,857 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 195,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 195,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly[castleation]

Pass 4 Oct 2019 185,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 169,154 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 169,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 152,844 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 136,719 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,013 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,169 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,203 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 109,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 89,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing out of shape causing road noise

o/s rear tyre wearing out of shape causing road noise

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,462 miles

dash shows front bulb out however bulbs all on at time of test. rear brake pads appear low but have sensor wires.cleaned corroding rear brakepipe ok for test rewaxed

Fail 24 Oct 2009 67,449 miles

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

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

near side front tyre punctured

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,449 miles

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

near side front tyre punctured

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades slight smearing

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 HYA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

RF55 HYA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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