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LC55 XPK

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,617 mi
Last recorded223,617 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 223,617 miles

parking brake only just met requirements. may need adjustment

Pass 24 May 2016 352,968 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wing has damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 219,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wing has damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 194,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread on wearbars

Fail 3 May 2014 281,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has cut in tread near to cords,cords not showing at time of test

Pass 3 May 2014 281,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has cut in tread near to cords,cords not showing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2013 159,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 157,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 150,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 150,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 145,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,432 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2008 111,543 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)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 111,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 XPK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

LC55 XPK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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