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LC55 AKO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

279,612 mi
Last recorded279,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 AKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 279,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 276,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 268,735 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter split upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers seat stiff to operate

Pass 23 Aug 2022 257,696 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 249,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti role (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 239,259 miles

Front automatic leveling link broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 239,257 miles

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

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

Front automatic leveling link broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 228,999 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 219,761 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2018 219,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 202,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward tie bar front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 193,117 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 172,060 miles

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

Multiple Cuts in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 172,060 miles

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

Multiple Cuts in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 153,386 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

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

OSF & OSR stepped tyres worn on edge.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 153,385 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Emissions too clean to register.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

OSF & OSR stepped tyres worn on edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,902 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,293 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,293 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,683 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,668 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LC55 AKO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LC55 AKO, 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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LC55 AKO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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