MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r cv gaitor slightly worn. o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn. rear discs slight wear. under-trays fitted.
o/s/r cv gaitor slightly worn. o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn. rear discs slight wear. under-trays fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch bearing noisey
slight damaged on offside rear flexible buckle stalk [still in working order]
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC55 BYS is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?
LC55 BYS is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is LC55 BYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LC55 BYS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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