MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
WINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE A
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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LC55 XGB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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