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EJ55 ZLK

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,229 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,626 miles

both rear brake disc`s corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,364 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,364 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both h/light image/pattern weak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,188 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZLK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ55 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

EJ55 ZLK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 ZLK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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