MOT Status
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158,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Gear selector interlock not functioning correctly allowing selection of park or any other gear while vehicle is moving
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Gear selector interlock not functioning correctly allowing selection of park or any other gear while vehicle is moving
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessively corroded/jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filler flap defective in operation
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chip in windscreen within set limits
headlamps washers inoperative
Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear to o/s rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chip in windscreen within set limits
headlamps washers inoperative
Both front lower arm rear bushes are cracked slightly
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner fascia
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlight masking stickers fitted
Interior trim partially insecure
Offside Front inner side light inoperative
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Head lamp masking stickers fitted
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Head lamp masking stickers fitted
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Oil level low
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
TPMS Light illuminated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front tyres are worn in outer shoulder
engine/exhaust vibration noise
tyre pressure warning light- all tyres under inflated !
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine/exhaust vibration noise
tyre pressure warning light- all tyres under inflated !
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fumes of exhaust gasses detected on the under bonnet
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fumes of exhaust gasses detected on the under bonnet
nsf position light - 1 unit not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 GVM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GVM, 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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LB55 GVM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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