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SV33 SMY

2005 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,908 mi
Last recorded211,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV33 SMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 211,908 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 197,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and across the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 179,070 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 179,070 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both sides (DANGEROUS) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both of them (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEAR SIDE LOWER HUB CARRIER BUSH WORN (DANGEROUS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Offside and nearside seat belt MISSING (DANGEROUS) (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORD EXPOSED (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ,2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SV33 SMY is a 2005 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV33 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 SV33 SMY registered?

SV33 SMY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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