MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside strut brace bolt loose
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
to clean to record smoke test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
no smoke to clean for test
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
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?
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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.
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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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