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191,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS / OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fronr / rear (0.1 (b))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two children seats at rear ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
damaged on off side rear door
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
damaged on off side rear door
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension arms have slight play in bushes
front windscreen damaged (not in drivers view)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges, and offside front tyre balding inner edge and on 3mm.
advise both rear tyres wearing low and nearside rear tyre balding inner edge.
advise front brake discs lipped,worn and corroded.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm.
advise offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.
advise offside rear tyre wearing low on 2mm.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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BD55 LKM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 BD55 LKM, 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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BD55 LKM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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