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EO55 XES

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,548 mi
Last recorded187,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 187,548 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 187,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 182,400 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 1,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 168,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 161,815 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens to max limit please keep checked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc heat sheild corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 161,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from flexy hoses then over axle then to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens to max limit please keep checked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc heat sheild corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by side sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc backing plate slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 145,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by side sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc backing plate slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr/osr lower arm rear bushes slightly lifting

Pass 23 Aug 2017 120,926 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 120,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,223 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 118,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disk wearing thin

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

Offside Front brake disk wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions not detected

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,315 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,581 miles

unable to check floors due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 82,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,526 miles

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

underbody and sills covered

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,925 miles

complete under body covered by plastic trim

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,419 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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EO55 XES is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EO55 XES, 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 EO55 XES registered?

EO55 XES is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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