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KG55 JKO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

246,782 mi
Last recorded246,782 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 JKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 246,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 229,239 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 229,131 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 213,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 213,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 204,111 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 204,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 191,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 183,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 177,352 miles

Both front headlight patterns faint

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle .

Both rear lower arms outer bushes worn .

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S & N/S front suspension bouncy / soft (poor damping effect)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 177,292 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front headlight patterns faint

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle .

Both rear lower arms outer bushes worn .

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S & N/S front suspension bouncy / soft (poor damping effect)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 168,454 miles

NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGE

REAR TRANSVERSE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Fail 9 Sep 2015 168,454 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGE

REAR TRANSVERSE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

VERY LOW EFFORT FROM OS HANDBRAKE

Pass 12 Sep 2014 158,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner sidelight not working

rear brake pipes across top suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear transverse brake pipe has surface corrosion

slight play to osr lower arm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 141,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 141,062 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 130,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,092 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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KG55 JKO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KG55 JKO, 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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KG55 JKO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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