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KD55 PSO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,705 mi
Last recorded167,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 PSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 167,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing bonnet cable deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 249,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 216,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Egde worn but not enough to fail mot at time of test.

Offside Front Inner Egde worn but not enough to fail at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Egde and sidewall worn but not enough to fail at time of test.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,159 miles

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

all tyres edged/worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,479 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 111,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,075 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,665 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,965 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 57,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,078 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 PSO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD55 PSO, 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 KD55 PSO registered?

KD55 PSO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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