MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle (1) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,2)
Axle (1) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 23%, indicating the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B.5,b)
Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam is set at the upper limit of 0.5% (1.8.B,2)
Nearside Front position lamps (remaining) illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)
Nearside Rear brake hose is deteriorating (3.6.B.4,d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play/wear present (2.6,2)
Offside Front position lamps illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)
Offside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)
Offside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear zone A in conjunction with the wiper blade (8.2.3)
The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be inspected due to the type of cover fitted (3.6.G.1,b)
The exhaust smoke opacity recorded at the tail pipe was too low to produce a printout (7.4.B.3,a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Axle (1) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,2)
Axle (1) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 23%, indicating the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B.5,b)
Axle (2) park brake imbalance has been recorded at 33%, indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,b)
Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam is set at the upper limit of 0.5% (1.8.B,2)
Nearside Front position lamps (remaining) illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)
Nearside Front position lamps have 50% which do not illuminate when required (1.1.A.3,b)
Nearside Rear brake hose is deteriorating (3.6.B.4,d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play/wear present (2.6,2)
Offside Front position lamps illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)
Offside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)
Offside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear zone A in conjunction with the wiper blade (8.2.3)
The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be inspected due to the type of cover fitted (3.6.G.1,b)
The exhaust smoke opacity recorded at the tail pipe was too low to produce a printout (7.4.B.3,a)
The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6,b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads wearing thin on inner pad
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake disc's are worn
rear offside tyre has a cut in tread but not reaching the cords
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA55 DFY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EA55 DFY, 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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EA55 DFY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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