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FP55 HKT

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,741 mi
Last recorded153,741 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 153,741 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 146,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 146,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,193 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly (bald on outer edge)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Stone chips to front windscreen

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and to service limits (bald outer edge)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 138,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly (bald on outer edge)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Stone chips to front windscreen

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and to service limits (bald outer edge)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 128,181 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Bulb fail was illuminated at time of test, (all testable bulbs working)

Front brake discs worn unevenly and close to limits

Lots of plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

O/s/f brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limits

Several small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to all brake hoses

Some deterioration to all tyre valve cores

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre wearing close to service limits

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,700 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 104,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,960 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,960 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,482 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

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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FP55 HKT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP55 HKT, 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 FP55 HKT registered?

FP55 HKT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FP55 HKT safe to buy?

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