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RY55 KBX

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,832 mi
Last recorded183,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 183,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop centre bearing slight play.

Pass 20 May 2023 175,260 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 166,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 156,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 156,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 150,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 147,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

emissions too clean to get a reading

nearside front tyre starting to get close to limit

rear brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 147,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

emissions too clean to get a reading

nearside front tyre starting to get close to limit

rear brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 142,104 miles

Rear Inner both lower arm forward mountings deteriorated

Rear Lower slight play in both rear hub mountings

diesel test not detected

Fail 9 May 2018 142,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Inner both lower arm forward mountings deteriorated

Rear Lower slight play in both rear hub mountings

diesel test not detected

Pass 3 Jun 2017 137,597 miles

Nearside Front top stabiliser ball joint cover damaged

Offside Rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 10 May 2016 130,390 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 130,296 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 121,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,399 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 102,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,735 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,735 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2010 62,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,485 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 KBX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RY55 KBX, 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 RY55 KBX registered?

RY55 KBX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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