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SV55 KNK

2005 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

differential is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 121,674 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 121,643 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Nearside and Offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Differential corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front and rear (Nearside and Offside). (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 119,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 115,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,023 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,519 miles

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

front exhaust brocken and has temp repair

Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust brocken and has temp repair

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,360 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,340 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,143 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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SV55 KNK is a 2005 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV55 KNK, 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 SV55 KNK registered?

SV55 KNK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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