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PF55 CZK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

213,348 mi
Last recorded213,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 CZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 213,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 206,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2023 195,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2022 181,194 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Mar 2021 159,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 151,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2020 151,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,380 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,355 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 85,921 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 71,350 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 54,995 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 54,120 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 37,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,743 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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PF55 CZK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PF55 CZK, 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

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What year was PF55 CZK registered?

PF55 CZK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is PF55 CZK safe to buy?

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