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KC55 PZP

2005 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,958 mi
Last recorded163,958 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 163,920 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 134,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 59,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,076 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges

Fail 23 May 2008 14,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,133 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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KC55 PZP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KC55 PZP, 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 KC55 PZP registered?

KC55 PZP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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