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KD55 ENE

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,158 mi
Last recorded126,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ENE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 126,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,927 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,300 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,029 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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KD55 ENE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KD55 ENE, 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 KD55 ENE registered?

KD55 ENE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is KD55 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 ENE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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