MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s front damaged
punture lamp on
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf bumper damaged
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
nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly
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
brake pad warning light on
front bumper damaged
nearside front fog light missing
several areas of damage on bodywork
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
nearside rear tyre worn
slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes
some juddering on both front brakes
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
front brake disks worn/lipped
several areas of damage to body work
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake disks worn/lipped
offside front wing and bumper damaged
front brake disks slightly worn
offside rear wheel arch and door damaged
rear bumper damaged
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
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
offside front foglamp unit loose/insecure
nearside rear tyre at 2mm
offside rear tyre at 2-3mm
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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