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SM05 UAO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 155,137 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front fog lamp in-op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Orange Marker Lamp Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 138,299 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Has Slight Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Splitting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Has Slight Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Splitting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Orange Marker Lamp Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear dif oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,103 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Seal Moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 98,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Seal Moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,769 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,827 miles

o/s front damaged

punture lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage o/s front bumper

Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage o/s front bumper

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 20 May 2016 70,300 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

light misting of oil n/s/f strut

rear brake pads and discs worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 May 2015 64,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf bumper damaged

Fail 1 May 2015 64,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre flat (possible puncture)

osf bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 58,420 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 22 May 2014 58,420 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,074 miles

brake pad warning light on

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog light missing

several areas of damage on bodywork

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog light missing

several areas of damage on bodywork

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 May 2012 44,157 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some juddering on both front brakes

Fail 1 May 2012 44,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some juddering on both front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,731 miles

front brake disks worn/lipped

several areas of damage to body work

Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disks worn/lipped

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 32,796 miles

front brake disks slightly worn

offside rear wheel arch and door damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,408 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges

caps from air con pipes missing

offside rear lense/light unit broken but not showing any white light and operation/function ok

some damage to offside front wing

Fail 18 Apr 2009 26,408 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges

caps from air con pipes missing

offside rear lense/light unit broken but not showing any white light and operation/function ok

some damage to offside front wing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front foglamp unit loose/insecure

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm

Fail 19 Apr 2008 20,409 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front foglamp unit loose/insecure

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm

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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SM05 UAO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SM05 UAO, 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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SM05 UAO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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