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LD55 XOP

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,404 mi
Last recorded206,404 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 206,404 miles

plastic covers / under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 206,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 204,084 miles

Engine covers /// under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2015 204,084 miles

Engine covers /// under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 192,074 miles

N/S/R rear bottom rose joint play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 174,979 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 174,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 162,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 154,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 149,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2010 149,634 miles

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

plastic under vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2009 134,386 miles

slight play in nearsdie steering rack and slight play in both rear suspension bottom mounting points

stone chip on front screen on o/s bottom of screen in zone A

Pass 8 Aug 2008 106,397 miles

dent in bonnet n/s/f

front pads low and discs lipped

n/s/f wheel arch trim damaged

rear seat belts not checked child seat fitted

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 XOP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD55 XOP, 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 LD55 XOP registered?

LD55 XOP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is LD55 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 XOP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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