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AV55 MHZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,050 mi
Last recorded179,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 179,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 179,031 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 167,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2016 167,057 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2015 166,167 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 166,167 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 158,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

both front suspension arms bushses have slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2014 158,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

both front suspension arms bushses have slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2013 148,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres- side wall damage

nsf wheel trim - loose

Pass 8 Feb 2012 133,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 133,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,648 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,419 miles

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

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

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

Dry suspension joint on nearside rear

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,971 miles

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

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

slight chip in front screen.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 102,971 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight chip in front screen.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,679 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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AV55 MHZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AV55 MHZ, 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 AV55 MHZ registered?

AV55 MHZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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