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LC55 XGB

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,198 mi
Last recorded170,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 170,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 170,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp flickers whilst in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,779 miles

Handbrake ratchet worn at top end

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Inner, front most bush bonding splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Inner, front most bush bonding splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 165,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake ratchet worn at top end

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Inner, front most bush bonding splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Inner, front most bush bonding splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,524 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 151,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,721 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 145,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 137,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 134,449 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 127,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 116,184 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 116,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn unevenly across the tread

nearside front tyre cracking in the tread, replacement recommended

Pass 14 May 2012 105,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 94,776 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 85,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,014 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE A

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,296 miles

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

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 XGB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

LC55 XGB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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