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BJ55 CKK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,931 mi
Last recorded155,931 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 152,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to N/S/R outer flexible brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to O/S/R outer flexible brake pipe covered in material. Unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,306 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 144,303 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,314 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,443 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 121,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,946 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 118,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,845 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,412 miles

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,053 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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BJ55 CKK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ55 CKK, 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 BJ55 CKK registered?

BJ55 CKK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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