MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear handbrake low effort
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear handbrake low effort
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level below minimum mark (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced due to light unit tinting (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
VIN / Emissions plate value sticker missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear welded
Nearside Rear wheel welded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear welded
Nearside Rear wheel welded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all rear suspension bushs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
condition of both head lamp plastics
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front exhaust flexy worn slight leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect fault on boot lock/switch advises on dash that boot is open when closed
tyre preesure warning light on
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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AR05 BAB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 AR05 BAB, 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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AR05 BAB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2005.
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