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EA55 UTN

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,534 mi
Last recorded215,534 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 215,534 miles

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

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

plastic sill covers fitted N/S and O/S

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 11 Dec 2020 208,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 21 May 2019 191,616 miles

Nearside Front worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn heavly inner shoulder

Pass 24 May 2018 182,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2018 182,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 166,347 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 166,347 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,640 miles

Rear slight corrosion on face of disc

Pass 18 Jun 2015 135,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 127,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,053 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 19 Jul 2010 101,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,257 miles

N/S/F tyre worn in middle

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,483 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 UTN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

EA55 UTN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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