CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU05 KFW

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 KFW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 115,856 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 100,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 30 May 2023 92,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 92,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 85,093 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported wheel arch linner (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,037 miles

cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,603 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from radiator area. Further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp unit has condensation inside (1.7.5a)

both front tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp unit has condensation inside (1.7.5a)

both front tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake light not working substitute light on

front and rear tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,236 miles

oil leak from the diff pinion seal

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,200 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,424 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU05 KFW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WU05 KFW, 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 WU05 KFW?

You can check the full history of WU05 KFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU05 KFW registered?

WU05 KFW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 KFW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU05 KFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU05 KFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.