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LM55 ABX

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,492 mi
Last recorded182,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ABX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 182,492 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 182,492 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 172,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 164,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 164,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 156,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 156,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 156,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 149,047 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 137,294 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 137,294 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 123,618 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,710 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,513 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 91,513 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,138 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

rear tyres getting close to wear markers.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,702 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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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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What year was LM55 ABX registered?

LM55 ABX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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