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OV55 KZT

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,497 mi
Last recorded205,497 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 205,497 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 22 Nov 2019 205,497 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 203,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Oct 2018 203,110 miles

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 201,812 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 201,810 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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 19 Aug 2016 191,623 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing in centre

Fail 19 Aug 2016 191,619 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre wearing in centre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 184,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 159,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 141,548 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 141,548 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 116,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 116,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,376 miles

front brake discs and pads are very worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OV55 KZT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KZT, 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 OV55 KZT registered?

OV55 KZT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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