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SV05 UTK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,044 mi
Last recorded73,044 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 UTK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,304 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,464 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,149 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,396 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,042 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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SV05 UTK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SV05 UTK, 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 SV05 UTK?

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What year was SV05 UTK registered?

SV05 UTK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is SV05 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 UTK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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