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X29 AXK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,324 mi
Last recorded167,324 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 AXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 167,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 162,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 155,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 147,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,183 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2018 115,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,327 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 107,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,198 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,206 miles

Emission is too fine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads appear low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,754 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,111 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,289 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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X29 AXK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X29 AXK, 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 X29 AXK registered?

X29 AXK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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