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AV55 XLW

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

197,534 mi
Last recorded197,534 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 197,534 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 197,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 197,477 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

T.P.M.S. Light On

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 189,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 180,074 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 180,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image very poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image very poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc steel dust cover slightly loose

Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,979 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 169,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 154,456 miles

Nearside Front central locking will only lock and not unlock door

Fail 29 Apr 2019 154,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint and or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front central locking will only lock and not unlock door

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 146,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 139,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 139,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,845 miles

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,752 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,611 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,760 miles

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

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 XLW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

AV55 XLW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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