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PX05 OVO

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,371 mi
Last recorded111,371 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 OVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,371 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2026 111,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing allround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage suspension and brake components surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2023 84,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing allround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage suspension and brake components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,493 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 82,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,509 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,467 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective air/bag/light/on (5.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,783 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,648 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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PX05 OVO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PX05 OVO, 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 PX05 OVO registered?

PX05 OVO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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