MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emission too lean to register or record
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray covers fitted
Front fog lamps not working
Handbrake light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front fog lamps not working
Handbrake light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emission too lean to register or record
Emission too lean to register or record
Emission too lean to register or record
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emission too lean to register or record
Emission too lean to register or record
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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BO55 MRV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 BO55 MRV, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BO55 MRV registered?
BO55 MRV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2011.
Is BO55 MRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BO55 MRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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