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CK55 SVU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,180 mi
Last recorded242,180 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 SVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 242,180 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 242,168 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn allowing wheel to lean inwards at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 232,818 miles

advise both front tyres/condition

advise front pads /condition

Fail 31 Jan 2020 232,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise both front tyres/condition

advise front pads /condition

Pass 11 Feb 2019 221,995 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 221,995 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 204,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 204,602 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 192,183 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 191,947 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Jan 2016 177,618 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2016 177,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 162,800 miles

front and rear discs corroding pads good

slight wear in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Jan 2014 145,880 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 145,880 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,386 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 126,386 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,898 miles

discs worn all pads ok

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,034 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK55 SVU registered?

CK55 SVU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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