MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
undercovers fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
UnderCovers & Engine Covers Fitted - Can't See Components
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
UnderCovers & Engine Covers Fitted - Can't See Components
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and back (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake discs lipped
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake discs lipped
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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BU55 TAN is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 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 BU55 TAN, 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 13 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BU55 TAN registered?
BU55 TAN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2013.
Is BU55 TAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU55 TAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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