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KD55 XOW

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,464 mi
Last recorded137,464 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 XOW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 137,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,060 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 115,013 miles

rear seat belts not tested ( seats folded)

rear wiper broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear ( pipe burst) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear ( pipe burst) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

item removed prior to test

rear seat belts not tested ( seats folded)

rear wiper broken

undertrays fitted

brake test not performed ( due to burst pipe)

Pass 5 May 2015 96,571 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,967 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 XOW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

KD55 XOW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is KD55 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 XOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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