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LB55 PVT

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,122 mi
Last recorded200,122 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 200,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 199,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 197,176 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 197,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 186,865 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 186,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 186,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint marked as white (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 178,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 178,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking Beside lower seal (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Both N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 172,064 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 163,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 163,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 153,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 230,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 121,868 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 121,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,238 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 97,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 74,734 miles

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

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 PVT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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