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AX05 FGZ

2005 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,307 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie-Rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie-Rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 47,836 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2018 40,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 23,400 miles

front tyres deteriorating

park brake 16%,,,will need attention

Pass 21 May 2015 21,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 10,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 8,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,436 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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AX05 FGZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AX05 FGZ, 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 AX05 FGZ registered?

AX05 FGZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AX05 FGZ safe to buy?

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