MOT Status
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203,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has extensive damage to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has extensive damage to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smear screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Font discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Font discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
wipers smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise nearside fog light not working
advise nearside reverse light not working
advise tailgate not opening
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KD55 ZBL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 ZBL, 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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KD55 ZBL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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