MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
offside rear brake pipe APPEARS to be corroded (CLEANED AND TREATED/ NO FUTHER ACTION REQUIRED)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LC55 AWU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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