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A2 OUR

2005 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 140,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,792 miles

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements

TPMS warning light on

catalyst heatshield is loose and rattling on tickover

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements

TPMS warning light on

catalyst heatshield is loose and rattling on tickover

Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,854 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRY S FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,570 miles

Engine cover and under try s fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,930 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,491 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 91,491 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,788 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,892 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,892 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,901 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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A2 OUR is a 2005 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A2 OUR, 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 A2 OUR registered?

A2 OUR is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is A2 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OUR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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