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LB55 LVT

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,559 mi
Last recorded131,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 131,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,488 miles

Front front disks corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 126,859 miles

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged

offside rear road wheel inner rim is distorted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 126,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine under tray is loose

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged

offside rear road wheel inner rim is distorted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 117,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 25 May 2018 110,141 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 20 May 2017 101,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 94,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2016 94,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,310 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2012 76,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust emissions to clean to aquire readings

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,477 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 LVT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LVT, 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 LB55 LVT registered?

LB55 LVT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LB55 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 LVT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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