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AJ55 TZE

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

192,168 mi
Last recorded192,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 192,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 190,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 187,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 184,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 178,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 172,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 166,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 158,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 152,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,756 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 148,756 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 145,128 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc badly worn and pitted .

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,637 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,554 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 TZE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

AJ55 TZE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 TZE safe to buy?

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