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KR55 ODT

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,748 mi
Last recorded185,748 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 185,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps dim

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 177,992 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 163,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service over due

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

service over due

Pass 24 Jan 2015 128,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front + rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,125 miles

NSR tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,771 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,040 miles

nearside front tyre low in tread--REC ATTENTION

nearside rear tyre low in tread--REC ATTENTION

offside front tyre low in tread--REC ATTENTION

tyre size is Michelin 225/55 R16 95V

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 ODT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KR55 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

KR55 ODT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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