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WR55 OCF

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 145,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 145,654 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 221,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 129,759 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 110,684 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 2 Apr 2020 110,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside 285/30r19 / offside 265/30r19 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges on inner sidewall (235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in centre tread

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 103,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,653 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,437 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,437 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,986 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,986 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 OCF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

WR55 OCF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is WR55 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 OCF shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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