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RJ55 NZH

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 127,568 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,825 miles

passenger side wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 62,246 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack detected at F/O/S

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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RJ55 NZH 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 RJ55 NZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 NZH registered?

RJ55 NZH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is RJ55 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 NZH 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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