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AJ55 WSY

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake reading low

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nsr tyre slightly perished

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,699 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nsr tyre slightly perished

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side jacking block missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,175 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

emissions no acceleration detected

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,379 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,880 miles

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

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 WSY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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