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LB55 LYP

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,092 mi
Last recorded234,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LYP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 234,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 181,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 181,924 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 179,571 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 16 May 2019 179,571 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2018 179,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 179,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 164,401 miles

zero emissions

Fail 23 May 2017 164,401 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

zero emissions

Pass 23 May 2016 153,197 miles

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

wear in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2015 139,625 miles

slight surface corrosion on some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 125,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 123,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,948 miles

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,573 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,789 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 LYP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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