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BD55 LKM

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,685 mi
Last recorded191,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 191,685 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 188,221 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 188,219 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 182,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 174,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 164,485 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two children seats at rear ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 153,868 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 148,060 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 148,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 144,984 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 136,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 132,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 120,803 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 113,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 112,968 miles

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.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,585 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,208 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 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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