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EK55 LNA

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,206 mi
Last recorded227,206 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 227,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 224,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 224,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 217,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 211,334 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 211,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 200,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 181,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 177,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 177,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 152,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 152,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,064 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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EK55 LNA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK55 LNA, 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 EK55 LNA registered?

EK55 LNA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is EK55 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 LNA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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