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PK55 UKR

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,360 mi
Last recorded190,360 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 190,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 185,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,740 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 156,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - uneven tread wear.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 156,781 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre - uneven tread wear.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,608 miles

Brake disks - corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,544 miles

Front Brake disks wearing thin.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake disks wearing thin.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall cut.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,574 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,777 miles

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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PK55 UKR is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PK55 UKR, 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 PK55 UKR registered?

PK55 UKR is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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