MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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) ()
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) ()
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
unable to check floors due to plastic covers
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody and sills covered
complete under body covered by plastic trim
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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EO55 XES is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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