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KD55 GHJ

2005 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,968 mi
Last recorded177,968 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 177,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 177,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper clip (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,594 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 158,594 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 20 Nov 2017 135,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,740 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,925 miles

emissions test,no smoke,pass.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,422 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,581 miles

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

front wipers smearing

undertrays and plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,785 miles

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

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

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

plastic side skirts and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,906 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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KD55 GHJ 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 75%.

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 KD55 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD55 GHJ registered?

KD55 GHJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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