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K15 SMS

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,765 mi
Last recorded177,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 SMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 177,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted under full length of car

Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,525 miles

Engine bay covers and under body panels fitted as standard, obscuring some testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too low to register on DSM

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too low to register on DSM

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 23 Jun 2014 222,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 209,761 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 209,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Airbag light on indicating fault with system

Pass 4 Nov 2011 177,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,531 miles

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

wipers poor..rear axle oil leak..slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

creak from rear suspension

wipers not 100% clearing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

creak from rear suspension

wipers not 100% clearing

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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K15 SMS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K15 SMS, 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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K15 SMS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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