MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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)
NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGE
REAR TRANSVERSE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED RESTRICTING INSPECTION
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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