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EO55 HAU

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,501 mi
Last recorded213,501 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 213,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 207,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 203,151 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 202,562 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 188,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 189,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 172,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 116,083 miles

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

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

SMALL CUT IN TYRE FACE O/S/F OUTER EDGE

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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EO55 HAU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO55 HAU, 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

How do I check the history of EO55 HAU?

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What year was EO55 HAU registered?

EO55 HAU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EO55 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 HAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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