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FKZ 2220

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 2220
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,391 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 137,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,142 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,480 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 116,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,855 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advisory o/s/f outer sidelight innop

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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FKZ 2220 is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKZ 2220, 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

How do I check the history of FKZ 2220?

You can check the full history of FKZ 2220 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FKZ 2220 registered?

FKZ 2220 is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is FKZ 2220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 2220 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FKZ 2220 have outstanding finance?

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