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RF55 ZGT

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 158,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 158,738 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)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn on edge close to cords

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fitted front to rear under side of car not allowing inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2014 144,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn on edge close to cords

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fitted front to rear under side of car not allowing inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2013 132,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong rear lateral/longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corroded

exhaust heatshield insicure

handbrake requires inspection/adjustment

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2013 132,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong rear lateral/longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corroded

exhaust heatshield insicure

handbrake requires inspection/adjustment

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,861 miles

Advise child seat fitted

Advise near side front tyre wearing on edges

Advise, no emissions sheet, machine didnt get a reading,(diesel particulate filter fitted)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,567 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edges to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,410 miles

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

Rear 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.

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 ZGT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

RF55 ZGT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is RF55 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ZGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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