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G13 CEO

2005 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 CEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions close to limits

Fail 29 Feb 2016 103,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions close to limits

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,179 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bracket snaped but exhaust secure

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,335 miles

condition of nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,274 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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G13 CEO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G13 CEO, 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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G13 CEO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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