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AO55 BXX

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,430 miles

headlights cloudy

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

headlights cloudy

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 121,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,878 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,139 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,816 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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AO55 BXX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 BXX, 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 AO55 BXX registered?

AO55 BXX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AO55 BXX safe to buy?

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