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SC55 BNA

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,018 mi
Last recorded186,018 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 186,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 186,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 168,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise 2 ships in screen

advise cut on n/s/r side wall

advise front discs worn

advise oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 150,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 121,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,687 miles

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

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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SC55 BNA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC55 BNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC55 BNA registered?

SC55 BNA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SC55 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 BNA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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