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AK55 MMO

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,864 mi
Last recorded200,864 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 200,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 172,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,909 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked in zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,905 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cracked in zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,770 miles

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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AK55 MMO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AK55 MMO, 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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AK55 MMO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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