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ST55 KSK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KSK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,483 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 146,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2017 146,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,334 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,441 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,348 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,004 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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ST55 KSK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST55 KSK, 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 ST55 KSK?

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What year was ST55 KSK registered?

ST55 KSK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is ST55 KSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 KSK shows 12 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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