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LC55 ZCO

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,867 mi
Last recorded168,867 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 168,867 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 168,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 160,351 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 160,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 153,070 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 153,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,333 miles

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Dec 2013 141,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,969 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 76,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,416 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Parking Brake Slight binding

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Parking Brake Slight binding

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,234 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 ZCO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

LC55 ZCO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is LC55 ZCO safe to buy?

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