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SH55 WZG

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,598 mi
Last recorded149,598 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 WZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 149,598 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 149,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 145,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,226 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 131,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2010 999,172 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,773 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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SH55 WZG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH55 WZG, 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

How do I check the history of SH55 WZG?

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What year was SH55 WZG registered?

SH55 WZG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is SH55 WZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 WZG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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