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M33 SLJ

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,135 mi
Last recorded200,135 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 200,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 199,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 193,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 175,217 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 173,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 155,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 155,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,908 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 142,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 121,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,903 miles

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

Offside strut brace bolt loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside strut brace bolt loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 110,966 miles

to clean to record smoke test

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no smoke to clean for test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is wearing slightly in inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,752 miles

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

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

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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M33 SLJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M33 SLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M33 SLJ registered?

M33 SLJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is M33 SLJ safe to buy?

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