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L400 MJC

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,237 mi
Last recorded141,237 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 141,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 140,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 139,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 139,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 135,733 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 133,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 132,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 131,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 109,670 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,790 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,573 miles

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

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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L400 MJC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L400 MJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 MJC registered?

L400 MJC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is L400 MJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 MJC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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