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KR55 HKK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,215 mi
Last recorded204,215 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 204,215 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Inner bushes (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 204,215 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Inner bushes (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 202,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 198,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 197,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 194,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 173,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 162,776 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 162,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,131 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 253,183 miles

os inner steering joint worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 228,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 228,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 208,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 208,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 184,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,444 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 164,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 139,899 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 139,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,056 miles

emmisions were too low to take a reading

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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KR55 HKK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR55 HKK, 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 KR55 HKK registered?

KR55 HKK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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