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LG55 CXM

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,469 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,463 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,498 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 120,178 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 120,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,872 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,203 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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LG55 CXM is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG55 CXM, 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 LG55 CXM registered?

LG55 CXM is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LG55 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 CXM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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