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WR55 FFL

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,616 mi
Last recorded243,616 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 243,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 220,326 miles

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

Minor oil seapage from rear diff.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 220,326 miles

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

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

Minor oil seapage from rear diff.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 205,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 185,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 174,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 166,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 154,686 miles

Front and Rear discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 148,939 miles

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

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 148,939 miles

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

PLEASE NOTE offside track rod end is very dangerous

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

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 116,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre is bald on the outside edge recommend change tyre soon

offside rear tyre has a nail in the inner side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,323 miles

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

offside front tyre is bald on the outside edge recommend change tyre soon

offside rear tyre has a nail in the inner side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 82,882 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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WR55 FFL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR55 FFL, 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 WR55 FFL registered?

WR55 FFL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WR55 FFL safe to buy?

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