MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on main brake pipes
rear tyres both worn on inner edges
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
corrosion on front coil springs
corrosion on main brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
corrosion on front coil springs
corrosion on main brake pipes
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake hoses deteriorating
front brake discs worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear seat belt bucle damaged
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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PK55 XBA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XBA, 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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PK55 XBA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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