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AX55 BHD

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,561 mi
Last recorded155,561 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,561 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Rear's (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 155,561 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 147,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,862 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,592 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 99,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2013 91,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r parking brake reading low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,768 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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AX55 BHD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX55 BHD, 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 AX55 BHD registered?

AX55 BHD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AX55 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 BHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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