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FV55 NND

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,048 mi
Last recorded191,048 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 191,048 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 191,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 171,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 171,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 161,132 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor(headlamp lenses deteriorated)

Both rear suspension lower arms-inner bushes deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear brake pipe-To nearside of fuel tank- corroded but difficult to assess due to restricted access(Strongly advise replacing ASAP)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front anti-roll bar inner D bush has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 152,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (side of fuel tank) advise replacing ASAP

rear axle wishbone front inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven 47% o/s slow in operation (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 51% o/s slow in operation (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (side of fuel tank) advise replacing ASAP

rear axle wishbone front inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage on both front tyre side walls

rear axle wishbone front inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage on both front tyre side walls

rear axle wishbone front inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,274 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

damage on nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 2 Dec 2014 134,274 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

damage on nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all four brake discs slightly worn and pitted

slight damage on nearside front tyre wall

Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,706 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,577 miles

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

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

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 NND is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV55 NND, 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 FV55 NND registered?

FV55 NND is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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