MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SV-33-SMY is a 2005 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 SV-33-SMY, 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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What year was SV-33-SMY registered?
SV-33-SMY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2005.
Is SV-33-SMY safe to buy?
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