MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,741 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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