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LC55 NBB

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,527 mi
Last recorded176,527 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 176,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 196,397 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 163,974 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 154,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 141,154 miles

FRont discs worn & lipped

N/S & O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,287 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 53,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 NBB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

LC55 NBB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LC55 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 NBB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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