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PV55 EFO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,760 mi
Last recorded172,760 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EFO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,760 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front coil spring twisted in lower seat

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 172,602 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 158,510 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 26 Jan 2015 158,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

no emmissions detected

Pass 27 Jan 2014 149,200 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 149,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 83,976 miles

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

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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PV55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PV55 EFO, 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 PV55 EFO registered?

PV55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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