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EK05 UFL

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,975 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,827 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 65,827 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,026 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,300 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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EK05 UFL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK05 UFL, 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 EK05 UFL registered?

EK05 UFL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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