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KG55 VSE

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

292,649 mi
Last recorded292,649 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 292,649 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 292,648 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel due to fluid leak (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose failed while carrying out brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 276,175 miles

Central propshaft centre bearing worn

Front strut top bearings starting to seize

Nearside Rear n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 13 Nov 2017 259,117 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CRACKS IN RUBBER CASING. (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 258,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CRACKS IN RUBBER CASING. (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 234,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing slight contact with brake hose and panel (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 195,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 153,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 153,940 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,209 miles

Offside front track rod borderline MOT pass. 2 front tyres borderline wear for MOT pass.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,235 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,718 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,904 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 VSE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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