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VF55 KSO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,887 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 117,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 93,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,941 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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VF55 KSO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF55 KSO, 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

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What year was VF55 KSO registered?

VF55 KSO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is VF55 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 KSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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