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AJ55 AAU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,927 mi
Last recorded168,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 165,897 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 161,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 155,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 149,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 142,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,832 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 122,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,143 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 111,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,021 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,974 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,780 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 64,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,093 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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AJ55 AAU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ55 AAU, 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 AJ55 AAU registered?

AJ55 AAU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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