MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn allowing wheel to lean inwards at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise both front tyres/condition
advise front pads /condition
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
advise both front tyres/condition
advise front pads /condition
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges
front and rear discs corroding pads good
slight wear in o/s/f track rod end
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
discs worn all pads ok
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
o/s/r tyre on 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields
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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CK55 SVU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CK55 SVU, 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 CK55 SVU registered?
CK55 SVU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2005.
Is CK55 SVU safe to buy?
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