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DV55 HBE

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,816 mi
Last recorded174,816 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 HBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 174,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 170,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 170,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 165,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 156,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 147,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,839 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 143,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 139,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 135,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 125,013 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2009 113,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,746 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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DV55 HBE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV55 HBE, 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 DV55 HBE registered?

DV55 HBE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is DV55 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 HBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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