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OE55 JMV

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

212,815 mi
Last recorded212,815 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 212,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 208,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 208,029 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 202,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 193,403 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 187,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 187,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 182,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 175,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 173,075 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 166,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 158,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 144,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 107,883 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,137 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential slight misting oil

Pass 20 Oct 2011 186,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 186,948 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 166,421 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 19 Oct 2010 166,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2009 129,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 93,162 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,160 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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OE55 JMV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE55 JMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 JMV registered?

OE55 JMV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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