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EJ55 LNH

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

236,926 mi
Last recorded236,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 236,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 236,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 231,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 227,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 216,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 194,607 miles

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle front to rear

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2011 194,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle front to rear

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2010 161,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 127,446 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads low

slight play in steering rack

stone chips windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,549 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads close to legal limit

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads low

rear tyres low

stone chip zone A

Fail 7 Nov 2008 94,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ55 LNH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ55 LNH, 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

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What year was EJ55 LNH registered?

EJ55 LNH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EJ55 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 LNH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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