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LE05 AYY

2005 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,881 mi
Last recorded162,881 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 162,881 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 158,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 158,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from front to rear flexi coupling , up and behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake failed to lock either wheel in the rollers (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint has play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak,

Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 156,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joint rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front, likely due to product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 149,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,272 miles

both front sidelamps flash during self test mode then stop

both front suspension front lower arms have play in bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner track rod end ball joint

Fail 13 Aug 2018 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,324 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes have play

nearside front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,556 miles

handbrake performance 18% minimum requirement 16% may require adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,882 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,696 miles

offside track rod end boot split

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,320 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LE05 AYY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE05 AYY, 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 LE05 AYY registered?

LE05 AYY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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