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KC55 VTN

2005 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,067 mi
Last recorded169,067 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 169,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 167,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 139,163 miles

O/s/rear tyre deflated (Run Flat tyre) sidewall edges damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2018 139,163 miles

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

O/s/rear tyre deflated (Run Flat tyre) sidewall edges damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

clutch noise

Pass 23 Apr 2016 116,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Fail 23 Apr 2016 116,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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 26 Mar 2013 76,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to register on dsm

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,137 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong possible movement in other nearside front steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed item

emissions to low to register on dsm

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre has cuts on outer edge and at centre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,144 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 VTN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc 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 KC55 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

KC55 VTN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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