MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SV33 SMY safe to buy?
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