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WR55 MUP

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,182 miles

Both wing mirror glass lens tarnished slightly

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,860 miles

Both front head lamp lens tarnished

Both rear view mirror glass tarnished

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replaing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 119,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front head lamp lens tarnished

Both rear view mirror glass tarnished

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replaing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,510 miles

Both wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,267 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 106,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,838 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,605 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front drag link bushes soft.

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 MUP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MUP, 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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WR55 MUP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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