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LL54 AKN

2005 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 AKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 65,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,008 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 61,008 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,303 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 56,775 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,534 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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LL54 AKN is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL54 AKN, 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 LL54 AKN registered?

LL54 AKN is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is LL54 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL54 AKN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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