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SM55 HLG

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,507 mi
Last recorded102,507 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 HLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 102,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 88,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 88,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 73,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,571 miles

chip zone A on limits

nearside front tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre on limits

Pass 20 May 2008 38,858 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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SM55 HLG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM55 HLG, 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 SM55 HLG?

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What year was SM55 HLG registered?

SM55 HLG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is SM55 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 HLG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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