MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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?
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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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