MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower bushes (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 66% (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads and discs wearing\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints and bushes\slight play detected in rear rear suspension arm joints and bushes
hand brake travel
no smoke detected at time of emissions test
rear tyres wearing low on tread and slight damage to sidewalls\osf tyre damage to sidewall\injuries in windscreen\headlamps slightly deteriorated\
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front brake pads and discs wearing\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints and bushes\slight play detected in rear rear suspension arm joints and bushes
hand brake travel
no smoke detected at time of emissions test
rear tyres wearing low on tread and slight damage to sidewalls\osf tyre damage to sidewall\injuries in windscreen\headlamps slightly deteriorated\
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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GV55 EYA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GV55 EYA, 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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GV55 EYA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2005.
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