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CX55 ZHE

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 156,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,851 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 147,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 147,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,781 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,374 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,374 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,208 miles

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

airbag light on

tyre warning light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,530 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,742 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CX55 ZHE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX55 ZHE, 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 CX55 ZHE registered?

CX55 ZHE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is CX55 ZHE safe to buy?

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