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LB55 CGV

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,001 mi
Last recorded193,001 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 CGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 193,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 19 Dec 2017 177,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both front flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both rear flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 177,562 miles

Emissions not tested due to a/c belt snapping during mot test (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both front flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both rear flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 162,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 148,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost to excess and VERY close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,286 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 20 Dec 2010 69,244 miles

Both front brake discs worn and slightly pitted.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,226 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,232 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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LB55 CGV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB55 CGV, 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 LB55 CGV registered?

LB55 CGV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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