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SO55 BKU

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 123,068 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 110,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 103,096 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre small cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre small cut on outer wall

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmissions to clean to give readings

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,476 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 58,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,628 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,045 miles

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

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

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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SO55 BKU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO55 BKU, 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

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What year was SO55 BKU registered?

SO55 BKU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is SO55 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 BKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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