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RL54 VRJ

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 VRJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,743 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,996 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,975 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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RL54 VRJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RL54 VRJ, 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 RL54 VRJ registered?

RL54 VRJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is RL54 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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