MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front 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))
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight play at both steering rack ends
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight play at both steering rack ends
Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on dash (5.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake performance not tested Front brake disc cracked (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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EF54 WUX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EF54 WUX, 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 EF54 WUX registered?
EF54 WUX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2005.
Is EF54 WUX safe to buy?
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