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FV55 DHX

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,184 mi
Last recorded264,184 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 264,184 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 244,776 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 244,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 233,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 222,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 214,737 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 214,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 208,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 208,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 193,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 180,426 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 180,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 165,081 miles

all four tyres under inflated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 146,422 miles

child seats fitted, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2014 133,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 121,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2010 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,642 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,459 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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FV55 DHX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV55 DHX, 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 FV55 DHX registered?

FV55 DHX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is FV55 DHX safe to buy?

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