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MW55 SUO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,207 mi
Last recorded182,207 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,207 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 182,205 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 172,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 164,902 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/50/17 98W Goodyear RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 160,803 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 152,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,408 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,950 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,597 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,597 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,936 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 28 Feb 2011 75,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,701 miles

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?

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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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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What year was MW55 SUO registered?

MW55 SUO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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