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AJ55 EKH

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EKH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 98,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,671 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 93,671 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,913 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,112 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,006 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,006 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,477 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,497 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 EKH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver 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 EKH, 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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AJ55 EKH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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