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FG05 LNA

2005 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,970 mi
Last recorded105,970 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,008 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,008 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jet not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear There is a smell of fuel from under neath but can not see any fuel leaks

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Light is on (4.1.D.4)

Under sheds fitted restricting view from underside

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,015 miles

bonnet cover fitted

under panel fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 82,062 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 51,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,055 miles

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

deep cut in tread of nearside rear tyre (no cords visible)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has deep splits along tread threw perishing, also wearing inner edge and nail in tread

screw in offside rear tyre

warning light on dash indicating brake fault

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,833 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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FG05 LNA is a 2005 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG05 LNA, 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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What year was FG05 LNA registered?

FG05 LNA is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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