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PJ55 VHC

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,383 mi
Last recorded185,383 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 185,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 185,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 181,208 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 181,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 171,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 158,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 149,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 115,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,045 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,970 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,145 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 VHC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ55 VHC, 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 PJ55 VHC registered?

PJ55 VHC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 VHC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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