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EO55 WTF

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

230,471 mi
Last recorded230,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 WTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 230,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 230,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 219,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 216,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front fog light missing in bumper

Offside Front door mirror glass slight deterioration

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Nov 2022 216,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working internal ring side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front fog light missing in bumper

Offside Front door mirror glass slight deterioration

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2021 211,722 miles

Nearside Front bumper spot light missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 206,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to tyre side wall at rim protector

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foreward most arm has slight play in ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 201,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 189,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 177,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 165,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 154,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 154,996 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,094 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 145,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 145,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,121 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,114 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,811 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)

pads getting low

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,811 miles

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

pads getting low

slight play in n/s/r hub

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 WTF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EO55 WTF, 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 EO55 WTF registered?

EO55 WTF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is EO55 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 WTF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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