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OV55 DVG

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,350 mi
Last recorded232,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 DVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 232,350 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 232,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 223,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 223,330 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 211,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 211,093 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 201,488 miles

Oil leak

Two rear wheels on the inside are slightly cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 193,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 193,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 185,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 177,762 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 177,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 169,743 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 169,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 163,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 153,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 153,878 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 135,999 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 135,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,955 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OV55 DVG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV55 DVG, 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 OV55 DVG registered?

OV55 DVG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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