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EJ55 RWE

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,572 mi
Last recorded179,572 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 179,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 167,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and cuts in tread

offside front wheel arch trim and engine under shield damaged

rear suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 167,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and cuts in tread

offside front inner wheel arch trim and engine under shield damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and cuts in tread

rear brake discs worn thin

rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 146,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 146,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,379 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 117,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,149 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 99,149 miles

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,903 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,716 miles

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 RWE is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RWE, 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 EJ55 RWE registered?

EJ55 RWE is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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