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AJ05 WXR

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,766 mi
Last recorded215,766 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 215,766 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 215,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 214,940 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 214,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 212,940 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 212,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 211,008 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 211,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 203,469 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 187,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 170,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 170,871 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 156,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 156,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 145,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 145,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 123,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 114,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 114,688 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 103,548 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 WXR is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AJ05 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

AJ05 WXR is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AJ05 WXR safe to buy?

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