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AR04 LUK

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,586 mi
Last recorded294,586 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 LUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 294,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 294,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 264,932 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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AR04 LUK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR04 LUK, 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 AR04 LUK registered?

AR04 LUK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AR04 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 LUK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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