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AK55 ZNS

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,783 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake travel showing wear but not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hand brake effort only just passed at 16% due to rusty rear brake disc o/s/r

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hand brake effort only just passed at 16% due to rusty rear brake disc o/s/r

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,284 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 106,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake just met pass standard may require repair or adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,601 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 37,793 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2009

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK55 ZNS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK55 ZNS, 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 AK55 ZNS registered?

AK55 ZNS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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