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GV55 EYA

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,177 mi
Last recorded184,177 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 184,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,364 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 176,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 158,777 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 158,777 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 158,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 158,722 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,770 miles

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\

Fail 13 Mar 2014 156,758 miles

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\

Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 116,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,797 miles

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?

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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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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What year was GV55 EYA registered?

GV55 EYA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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