MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside 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))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear reflector damaged
rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
full engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated
Both rear brake hoses starting to perish
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Slight play in offside steering arm inner joint
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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VU55 AXB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 VU55 AXB, 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 VU55 AXB registered?
VU55 AXB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is VU55 AXB safe to buy?
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