MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear both brake hoses starting to crack
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (1.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear both brake hoses starting to crack
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front deep cut tyre side wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
Offside parking brake low for vehicle
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven and deep cuts in side wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
under body covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cut in side wall and tread
offside front tyre cut in side wall
brake discs slightly worn
near side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cuts in side wall
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cuts in side wall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tray fitted nuder vehicle restricting inspection.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tray fitted nuder vehicle restricting inspection.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SH55 XNG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SH55 XNG, 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 XNG registered?
SH55 XNG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is SH55 XNG safe to buy?
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