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EF55 KGU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,805 mi
Last recorded183,805 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 183,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

brake pad warning light on

slight leak from rear axle/diff

Fail 26 Jan 2023 179,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 166,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 166,296 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 153,293 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 2 Dec 2020 153,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,817 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 3 Dec 2018 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 7 Dec 2017 129,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 129,355 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 113,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,121 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,918 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,780 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,976 miles

cut in osf tyre

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 KGU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey 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 EF55 KGU, 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 EF55 KGU registered?

EF55 KGU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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