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SA55 XSX

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,140 mi
Last recorded218,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 XSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 218,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 218,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 214,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 214,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 210,763 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 210,763 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 207,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 197,159 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 197,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 178,407 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 178,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 168,311 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 161,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 157,031 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 144,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 128,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,966 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,829 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 52,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 XSX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SA55 XSX, 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 SA55 XSX registered?

SA55 XSX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SA55 XSX safe to buy?

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