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WR55 OBW

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 138,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,964 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 89,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,358 miles

Rear brake pads well worn

nearside rear tyre well worn

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 OBW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR55 OBW, 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

How do I check the history of WR55 OBW?

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What year was WR55 OBW registered?

WR55 OBW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is WR55 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 OBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR55 OBW have outstanding finance?

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