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BL55 EUN

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,243 mi
Last recorded208,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 EUN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 208,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jan 2024 188,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 180,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 180,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 172,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 166,800 miles

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 166,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged

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 17 Apr 2019 159,225 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 Apr 2019 159,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Apr 2018 154,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,080 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 142,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s + o/s (2.5.B.2b)

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 21 Apr 2015 138,539 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 115,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windows tinted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 99,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,271 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BL55 EUN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL55 EUN, 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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BL55 EUN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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