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KK05 KVE

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 KVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 175,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 170,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 167,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,456 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 151,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 138,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 138,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 105,610 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 105,610 miles

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

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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KK05 KVE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KK05 KVE, 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 KK05 KVE registered?

KK05 KVE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is KK05 KVE safe to buy?

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