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RF55 ZPH

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 183,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 178,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 174,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 174,590 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 162,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 154,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,787 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 134,800 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 113,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,350 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 65,481 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,847 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,847 miles

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

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 ZPH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

RF55 ZPH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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