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S55 MHO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MHO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 161,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 161,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 151,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 151,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 150,679 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 142,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 142,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 137,625 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount in zone B ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2020 137,625 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount in zone B ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque, dip beam pattern diffused (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 130,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake 17%

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,620 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 40,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,775 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,455 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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S55 MHO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S55 MHO, 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 S55 MHO registered?

S55 MHO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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