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T21 RGW

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 RGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,497 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 147,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,285 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 141,055 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 141,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 134,783 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 126,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads on 0ffside low

Fail 23 Dec 2014 126,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads on 0ffside low

Pass 27 Dec 2013 116,981 miles

225/50 x 17 Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Offside rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 27 Dec 2012 108,746 miles

225/50 x 17 Offside front tyre heavily worn both edges

Pass 10 Dec 2011 96,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 86,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pad sensor wire broken

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,205 miles

off-side rear tyre - tread low.

two child seats fitted in rear.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,206 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,206 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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T21 RGW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T21 RGW, 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 T21 RGW registered?

T21 RGW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is T21 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 RGW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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