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AP54 FHJ

2005 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 73,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,892 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,895 miles

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

covers fited under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,365 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,679 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,485 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,735 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,905 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AP54 FHJ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AP54 FHJ, 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

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What year was AP54 FHJ registered?

AP54 FHJ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is AP54 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 FHJ 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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