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AJ55 BZB

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,489 mi
Last recorded164,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,489 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated causing beam image to be slightly blurry

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated causing beam image to be slightly blurry

Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 155,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 153,699 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2017 151,463 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2017 151,463 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2016 149,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2016 149,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 144,789 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 128,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,495 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 68,486 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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 BZB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ55 BZB, 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 AJ55 BZB registered?

AJ55 BZB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 BZB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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