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EA55 DHC

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,720 mi
Last recorded188,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 188,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 188,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 160,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers and under tray/covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 148,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,568 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 205,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,415 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front inner side lamp not working

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

parking brake only just passed on efficiency

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,910 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front inner side lamp not working

slight play in offside and nearside rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 152,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,464 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,464 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,323 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 DHC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA55 DHC, 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 EA55 DHC registered?

EA55 DHC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is EA55 DHC safe to buy?

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