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HV55 KZJ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,842 mi
Last recorded152,842 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 152,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading & Loose (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Silvering Fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS Light Showing On Dash

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,401 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears Deteriorated/Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS Warning on Dashboard

Fail 16 Sep 2021 120,401 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts - Uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears Deteriorated/Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS Warning on Dashboard

Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 120,261 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 72,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9 Dec 2009 51,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,024 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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HV55 KZJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV55 KZJ, 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 HV55 KZJ registered?

HV55 KZJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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