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SA55 PNO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,949 mi
Last recorded185,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 185,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsf both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 185,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsf both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,621 miles

Child seat fitted OSR

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 131,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted OSR

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,758 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,392 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,200 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,867 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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SA55 PNO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA55 PNO, 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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SA55 PNO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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