MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre has deep cut to inner tread area (recommend attention soon, benefit of the doubt given
Offside Rear Has deep cut to tread area (recommend attention soon
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres worn on inner tread areas.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sill covers fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All tyres worn on inner tread areas, Deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread area.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sill covers fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread. Sill covers fitted.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread. Sill covers fitted.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.
rear tyres getting close to wear markers.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM55 ABX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 LM55 ABX, 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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LM55 ABX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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