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EA55 WXY

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,969 mi
Last recorded206,969 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2021 206,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 206,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 190,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 190,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 190,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 181,094 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 181,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,418 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 WXY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA55 WXY?

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What year was EA55 WXY registered?

EA55 WXY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is EA55 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 WXY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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