MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm (rear of 2 lower front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to minimum and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm
o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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DY55 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 DY55 MJJ, 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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DY55 MJJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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