MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers and shields fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general suspension corrosion
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general suspension corrosion
under tray fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to some undercarriage components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Zero emissions detected
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to some undercarriage components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Zero emissions detected
Both front and osr tyres badly worn on inner edges
Corrosion to some suspension components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Zero emissions detected
Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met
N/S/R brake hose perished
N/S/R brake hose perished
O/S/F ,N/S/F ,O/S/R and N/S/R metal brake pipes corroded
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met
N/S/R brake hose perished
N/S/R brake hose perished
O/S/F ,N/S/F ,O/S/R and N/S/R metal brake pipes corroded
Rear brake discs in poor condition
brake warning light on
Nail in offside front tyre
zero emissions
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
zero emissions
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
washers intermitant fault
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate slightly deterioated
slight rubbing when steered lock to lock
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD55 ESO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD55 ESO, 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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FD55 ESO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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