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RY55 BWB

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,220 mi
Last recorded130,220 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,220 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,052 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,663 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,895 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,020 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS + OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ALMOST TO WEAR MARKERS, 245/40/18 Y

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,407 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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RY55 BWB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY55 BWB, 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 RY55 BWB registered?

RY55 BWB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is RY55 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 BWB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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