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LJ55 TDV

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,597 mi
Last recorded167,597 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 TDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 167,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 167,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,368 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,558 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,055 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wall has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread worn thin.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn thin.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 120,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread worn bold exposing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Wall has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread worn thin.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn thin.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the mesh joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,682 miles

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)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the mesh joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,715 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,954 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Just acceptable twist to O/S front flexible brake hose.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,981 miles

EMISSION CLEAN

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,727 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,423 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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LJ55 TDV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LJ55 TDV, 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 LJ55 TDV registered?

LJ55 TDV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is LJ55 TDV safe to buy?

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