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AF55 BBN

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,629 mi
Last recorded213,629 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 213,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 199,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 199,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 194,134 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 191,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 189,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers on floor

n/s rear body damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 177,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 165,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 156,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 145,693 miles

Offside Inner Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 137,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 111,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,544 miles

both front tyres distorted on inner edges

front wiper blades becoming poor

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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AF55 BBN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF55 BBN, 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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AF55 BBN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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