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T123 MDC

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

287,643 mi
Last recorded287,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 MDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 287,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 274,853 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 260,372 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Dec 2020 243,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer subframe Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on dash

under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2020 243,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer subframe Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on dash

under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2019 222,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 221,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 206,196 miles

non obligatory o/s/r stop/tail light not working

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 205,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non obligatory o/s/r stop/tail light not working

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 190,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak rear diff ()

heat shield hitting exhaust

plastics covering fuel and brake lines front to back under

Fail 9 Dec 2017 190,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak rear diff ()

heat shield hitting exhaust

plastics covering fuel and brake lines front to back under

Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,913 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 175,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 152,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 148,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

revers lights inop

Fail 6 Nov 2012 148,228 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

revers lights inop

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,040 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 115,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,690 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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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T123 MDC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T123 MDC, 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 T123 MDC registered?

T123 MDC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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