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K70 GAD

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

187,343 mi
Last recorded187,343 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 GAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 187,343 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 175,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 175,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 175,339 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tail light cluster condinsated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 160,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 160,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,150 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 116,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,899 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

no reading on smoke emissions check

Fail 20 Feb 2012 104,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs wearing thin

no reading on smoke emissions check

Fail 8 Jan 2011 95,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 91,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,891 miles

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

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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K70 GAD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K70 GAD, 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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K70 GAD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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