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SN55 OTA

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,469 mi
Last recorded205,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 205,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed, leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front front headlamps misty , beam pattern still visible

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 205,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front headlamps misty , beam pattern still visible

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 196,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 192,762 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi clamp corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 189,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 184,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 178,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 174,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 170,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 162,022 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 161,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 155,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 155,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 149,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitting/worn

slight pitting rear brake discs

Fail 20 Dec 2011 143,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs pitting/worn

slight pitting rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2011 139,484 miles

emissions to clean to obtain reading

Fail 31 Jan 2011 139,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to clean to obtain reading

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2009 113,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 113,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,608 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre on 4mm nearside rear tyre on 3mm bridgestone 225/50/wr17 runflat

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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SN55 OTA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN55 OTA, 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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SN55 OTA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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