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WF55 ZSO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,849 mi
Last recorded197,849 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ZSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 197,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 189,249 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly loose

Fail 19 Oct 2020 189,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 176,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 160,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 144,825 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front and rear and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Fail 27 Oct 2017 144,825 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front and rear and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,233 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,717 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,199 miles

front brake discs worn and ridged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,943 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres and n/s/f worn close to wear bands n/s/f worn on edge of tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,509 miles

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,556 miles

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

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

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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WF55 ZSO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF55 ZSO, 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 WF55 ZSO registered?

WF55 ZSO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WF55 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 ZSO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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