MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill panals
plastic underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect floor or brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs lipped
front and rear lower arm bushes perishing
offside front outer sidelight not working
rear number plate discolouring
rear tyres getting low
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
wipers not clearing screen 100%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
all brake discs lipped
front and rear lower arm bushes perishing
offside front outer sidelight not working
rear number plate discolouring
rear tyres getting low
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
wipers not clearing screen 100%
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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GV55 DBU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GV55 DBU, 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
How do I check the history of GV55 DBU?
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What year was GV55 DBU registered?
GV55 DBU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is GV55 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV55 DBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GV55 DBU have outstanding finance?
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