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LB55 HYF

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,080 mi
Last recorded202,080 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 202,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 195,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 1 Dec 2020 195,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 May 2019 169,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 169,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 156,699 miles

Offside Front tyre cutting out

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 150,530 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2017 150,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,281 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 134,469 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,469 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner edges wearing slightly but ok!

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,969 miles

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

exhaust emissions not reading on tester...

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,622 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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LB55 HYF 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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

LB55 HYF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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