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WG55 TWK

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,927 mi
Last recorded151,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,991 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

both front tyres steepedon tread

Pass 6 Dec 2017 132,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape (stepped)

both front tyres worn inner edges out of shape (stepped)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (3.5.1g)

light cracking to both rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light cracking to both rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obstruting some underbody components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,804 miles

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

n/s handbrake lower effort

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Underbody Covers Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,653 miles

O/S/F inner sidelamp not working correctly.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,784 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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WG55 TWK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WG55 TWK, 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 WG55 TWK registered?

WG55 TWK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is WG55 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 TWK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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