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FD55 ESO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,582 mi
Last recorded170,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ESO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 170,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 161,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,347 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 158,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,578 miles

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Zero emissions detected

Fail 15 Jan 2019 147,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,110 miles

Both front and osr tyres badly worn on inner edges

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Zero emissions detected

Pass 27 Oct 2016 133,194 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 133,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,629 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 121,046 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

zero emissions

Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,413 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 108,413 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,098 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,098 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,724 miles

washers intermitant fault

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,311 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,267 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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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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What year was FD55 ESO registered?

FD55 ESO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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