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PJ55 PCX

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

287,086 mi
Last recorded287,086 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 PCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 287,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 287,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 283,492 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise remove and inspect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle and ram worn poss (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 283,492 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise remove and inspect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle and ram worn poss (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 270,300 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 262,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise inspect asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears and fronts heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise inspect asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted roadwheels flat spots inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

headlamps fading

Pass 8 Feb 2021 262,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 262,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 261,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 244,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 230,509 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 230,306 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 221,395 miles

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 27 Feb 2016 221,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 13 Feb 2015 342,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 205,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 188,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 163,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 147,274 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 147,067 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 131,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 131,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,646 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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PJ55 PCX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PJ55 PCX, 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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PJ55 PCX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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