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DA55 BJK

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,707 mi
Last recorded164,707 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 164,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 158,545 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 158,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 234,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 132,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,011 miles

Under tray covers fitted Engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,989 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

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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DA55 BJK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA55 BJK, 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 DA55 BJK registered?

DA55 BJK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is DA55 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 BJK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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