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LB55 ODP

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ODP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,319 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 131,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

TYRE SIZE 225-50-17

Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,342 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Rear coil springs corroded

TYRE SIZE 225-50-17

Fail 17 Feb 2018 126,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Rear coil springs corroded

TYRE SIZE 225-50-17

Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,298 miles

Discs all round rusty & slightly worn

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear coil spring rusty

Rubber wedged in tyre on nearside rear

Fail 25 Feb 2017 120,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Discs all round rusty & slightly worn

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear coil spring rusty

Rubber wedged in tyre on nearside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2015 108,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 108,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 106,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,212 miles

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

both front disc's worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,799 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,728 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ODP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ODP, 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 ODP registered?

LB55 ODP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 ODP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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