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RJ55 WCY

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

296,722 mi
Last recorded296,722 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 296,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 169,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 150,414 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,704 miles

osr suspension arm play in bush, lower. not see rear coil spring upper section, osr tyre getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 18 May 2012 82,371 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

osf secondary side light in opp

Pass 18 May 2012 82,371 miles

osf secondary side light in opp

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,903 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2010 49,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,257 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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RJ55 WCY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ55 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

RJ55 WCY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is RJ55 WCY safe to buy?

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