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RJ55 YWN

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,177 mi
Last recorded180,177 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 180,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 161,273 miles

Diesel emissions tested but no reading recorded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 149,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 148,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 139,069 miles

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension arm

Pass 8 May 2013 126,254 miles

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

all exhaust rubber mounts nearly worn to excess

one of the near side rear reflectors missing

Pass 2 May 2012 104,240 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 86,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,303 miles

hand brake travel near to limit

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,282 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel near to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,017 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 YWN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YWN, 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 RJ55 YWN registered?

RJ55 YWN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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