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DS55 DAV

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 DAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 104,724 miles

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

fuel filler neck area appears damp but unable to see a leak @ this time ?Would advise removing all plastic covers to have a proper look for safety

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 97,564 miles

Front Exhaust noisy exhaust flexi slightly damaged (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,463 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wheel hub carrier lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,495 miles

Offside Front Disc Back plate corroded and loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 80,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 63,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 55,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 30 May 2015 50,827 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 50,827 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 8 May 2014 46,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 39,273 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack on the inside

Pass 26 May 2011 35,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,386 miles

front discs wearing thin and slightly scored

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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DS55 DAV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS55 DAV, 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 DS55 DAV registered?

DS55 DAV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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