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DV55 SSZ

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,215 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,795 miles

Front both discs corroded

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

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,921 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,563 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,079 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,079 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,129 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 SSZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SSZ, 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 DV55 SSZ registered?

DV55 SSZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DV55 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 SSZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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