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AV55 OLW

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,874 mi
Last recorded181,874 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 181,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged

fuel cap faulty

Fail 14 Mar 2017 181,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged

fuel cap faulty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 170,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,312 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,179 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,179 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,105 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,013 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,878 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)

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

long travel on park brake

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 OLW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

AV55 OLW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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