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KC55 ZWB

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,362 mi
Last recorded197,362 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 197,362 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

engine covered in diesel

fuel tank damp

Pass 18 Feb 2022 181,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps loose

Fail 5 Feb 2022 181,106 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps loose

Pass 8 Feb 2021 167,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 157,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 151,427 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 151,427 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,454 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear seats / belts and associated items not tested due to seats folded at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2018 137,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm - bush towards center - under laden load (2.4.G.2)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear seats / belts and associated items not tested due to seats folded at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,553 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 86,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,069 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 ZWB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC55 ZWB, 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 ZWB registered?

KC55 ZWB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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