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SO55 OFG

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,813 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 120,806 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,039 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 110,033 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,266 miles

n/s parking brake low effort

o/s front light misted up

Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s parking brake low effort

o/s front light misted up

Pass 13 Dec 2008 59,696 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)

both front seat belts slow to retract

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 OFG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO55 OFG, 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 SO55 OFG?

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What year was SO55 OFG registered?

SO55 OFG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is SO55 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 OFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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