MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
'low brake lining' warning lamp illuminated on dash , all linings appear new
nearside rear tyre tread low and wearing inner edge
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
'low brake lining' warning lamp illuminated on dash , all linings appear new
nearside rear tyre tread low and wearing inner edge
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 XPU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 OV55 XPU, 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 XPU registered?
OV55 XPU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2005.
Is OV55 XPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 XPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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