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L18 GED

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 GED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush suspension, font lower arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,035 miles

emissions two low to pick up on tester

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,524 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,781 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,731 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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L18 GED is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L18 GED, 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 L18 GED registered?

L18 GED is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is L18 GED safe to buy?

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