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BD55 LJO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,791 mi
Last recorded190,791 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 190,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 13 Feb 2018 183,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 178,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 178,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 170,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 170,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 155,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 155,744 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 144,620 miles

Exhaust front heat shield loose and rattling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 132,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,119 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 97,718 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,862 miles

EMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE GAS ANALYSER

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

play in the offside steering rack intermediate arm

unable to clearly view the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

unable to clearly view the under bonnet rigid metal brake pipes fully

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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BD55 LJO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 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 BD55 LJO, 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 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD55 LJO registered?

BD55 LJO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is BD55 LJO safe to buy?

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