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ANJ 411A

2005 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 411A
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,213 miles

not able to test rear seat belts not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,212 miles

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

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

not able to test rear seat belts not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,104 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 10 May 2019 64,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 62,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,521 miles

engine cover fitted. under tray fitted.

Pass 18 May 2015 55,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 52,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,782 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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ANJ 411A is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ANJ 411A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANJ 411A?

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What year was ANJ 411A registered?

ANJ 411A is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is ANJ 411A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 411A shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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