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WG55 HHV

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

233,838 mi
Last recorded233,838 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 HHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 233,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 228,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 221,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 214,905 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 207,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 196,415 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 109,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 172,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 172,225 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,274 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2008 89,523 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 15 Aug 2008 89,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

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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WG55 HHV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WG55 HHV, 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 WG55 HHV registered?

WG55 HHV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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