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LC55 ELU

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,237 mi
Last recorded104,237 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,172 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,396 miles

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 ELU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC55 ELU?

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What year was LC55 ELU registered?

LC55 ELU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is LC55 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 ELU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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