MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
373,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Noise on nearside rear suspension, requires further investigation
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Noise on nearside rear suspension, requires further investigation
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear pipes greased
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV55 OMW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OMW, 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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AV55 OMW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2005.
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