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LC55 AWU

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 AWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 167,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 162,697 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 162,486 miles

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

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 150,637 miles

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tow bar ball/hitch not fitted at time of inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tow bar ball/hitch not fitted at time of inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2016 137,904 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake requirements just met

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 109,684 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe APPEARS to be corroded (CLEANED AND TREATED/ NO FUTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,684 miles

offside rear brake pipe APPEARS to be corroded (CLEANED AND TREATED/ NO FUTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

Pass 30 May 2013 94,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front inner sidelight not working. Outer sidelight still working.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,337 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

offside rear outer side light not working

Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,306 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

offside rear outer side light not working

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 AWU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LC55 AWU, 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 LC55 AWU registered?

LC55 AWU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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