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AK55 ZPD

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,610 mi
Last recorded220,610 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 220,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 216,996 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/r & n/s/r front & rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r & n/s/r rear of sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f front arm inner bush, o/s/r & n/s/r inner arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 216,989 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/r & n/s/r front & rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r & n/s/r rear of sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f front arm inner bush, o/s/r & n/s/r inner arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 213,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 210,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 210,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern visible - Perished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Rear flexi pipes perished (deep cracks) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tape fitted over lens (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 206,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 206,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 204,240 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 194,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 178,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 150,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 135,479 miles

F Tyres low from edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 121,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyres low from edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,723 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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AK55 ZPD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AK55 ZPD, 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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AK55 ZPD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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