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KD55 ZBL

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

203,545 mi
Last recorded203,545 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ZBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 203,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 196,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 192,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 185,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 178,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 172,602 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 172,602 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has extensive damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 141,396 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has extensive damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,678 miles

Front wipers smear screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,734 miles

Font discs worn/lipped

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,719 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Font discs worn/lipped

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,590 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers smear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,306 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,305 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)

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

advise nearside fog light not working

advise nearside reverse light not working

advise tailgate not opening

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,660 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 ZBL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

KD55 ZBL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KD55 ZBL safe to buy?

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