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DV55 EJZ

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

243,965 mi
Last recorded243,965 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 243,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear arm bushes split perished

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 243,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear arm bushes split perished

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 236,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 230,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 217,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2016 206,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 196,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 183,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 171,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 157,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 139,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 128,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 115,275 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 99,314 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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DV55 EJZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DV55 EJZ, 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 DV55 EJZ registered?

DV55 EJZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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