MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SMOKE TEST RESULT NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO PARTICULATE FILTER
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SH55 OEV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 SH55 OEV, 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 SH55 OEV registered?
SH55 OEV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is SH55 OEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH55 OEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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