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LD55 KRZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 126,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,736 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor no secured into brake pad

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 106,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor no secured into brake pad

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r seats

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall slightly distorted

engine and chassis trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 89,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r seats

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall slightly distorted

engine and chassis trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,436 miles

under tray fitted obstructing full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,547 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,224 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing badly 245/40r18

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,499 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,499 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,469 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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LD55 KRZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD55 KRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 KRZ registered?

LD55 KRZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LD55 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 KRZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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