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VN55 XMF

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

225,021 mi
Last recorded225,021 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 225,021 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 216,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 206,198 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 193,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 193,819 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 304,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 181,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 177,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 173,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 163,453 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 23 Feb 2018 163,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated From Caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From Caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 149,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear above rear subframe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2016 138,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,020 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,265 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 112,278 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,278 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,959 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,556 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre punctured

Fail 23 Sep 2008 66,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,092 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VN55 XMF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN55 XMF, 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 VN55 XMF registered?

VN55 XMF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is VN55 XMF safe to buy?

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