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EF55 FYX

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

263,350 mi
Last recorded263,350 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 263,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 252,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 149,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 230,327 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 229,866 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 132,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,617 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EF55 FYX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF55 FYX, 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 EF55 FYX?

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What year was EF55 FYX registered?

EF55 FYX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is EF55 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FYX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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