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BV05 ATZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,958 mi
Last recorded52,958 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ATZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre has slight craking on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,997 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre puntured.

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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BV05 ATZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV05 ATZ, 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 BV05 ATZ registered?

BV05 ATZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ATZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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