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AJ05 ELU

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,587 mi
Last recorded194,587 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ELU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 194,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 194,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Wheel bolt(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 177,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 168,623 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 148,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 133,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 133,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 104,285 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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AJ05 ELU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ05 ELU, 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 AJ05 ELU registered?

AJ05 ELU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AJ05 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ELU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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