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EA55 DFY

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,836 mi
Last recorded180,836 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 180,836 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 179,863 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 179,855 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 169,858 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,331 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 151,331 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 144,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 137,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,005 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 130,005 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 117,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2016 117,566 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,658 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 27 Aug 2014 93,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,803 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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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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