MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front brake pipe (near inner sill marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front Bumper mountings damaged but not likely to become detached and side wing damaged
Offside front inner steering rack joints slight play not excessive
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear lower control arm bush worn (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear lower control arm bush worn (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure HEADLAMP UNIT INSECURE (ALL MOUNTINGS DAMAGED) (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front brake pipe (near inner sill marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front Bumper mountings damaged but not likely to become detached and side wing damaged
Offside front inner steering rack joints slight play not excessive
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear lower control arm bush worn (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear lower control arm bush worn (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut to shoulder but not deep enough to reach cord construction (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/50/17 98W Goodyear RF (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/50/17 98W Goodyear RF (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted. Aim OK. (4.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure rattling
Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing down, no cord exposed at time of inspection
covers fitted underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW55 SUO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 MW55 SUO, 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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MW55 SUO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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