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LM55 FWL

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

345,822 mi
Last recorded345,822 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 345,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 338,600 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 316,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 191,969 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 191,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 182,132 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamps in poor cond

emmisions to clean

Fail 13 Jan 2016 182,132 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamps in poor cond

emmisions to clean

Pass 13 Jan 2015 167,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted.No emissions read-out 0.00.Reflectors in sideights but n/s/r bumper one missing and o/s/r bumper one insecure.

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 15 Jan 2014 146,698 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 146,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Emmisions too low to detect

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs showing lipping around edges

chip in windscreen at 10mm in dia

front tyres wearing on shoulders

plastic sills

rear tyres worn on inside edges,at 2mm and in a poor condition

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,701 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , SCREW IN TREAD , RECOMMEND REPLACE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , BALD ON INNER EDGE & SCREW IN TREAD , RECOMMEND REPLACE

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs worn , suspect at wear limit

parking brake operation slightly sticky

screen cracked at n/s lower corner , at limit

Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,701 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , SCREW IN TREAD , RECOMMEND REPLACE

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , BALD ON INNER EDGE & SCREW IN TREAD , RECOMMEND REPLACE

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs worn , suspect at wear limit

parking brake operation slightly sticky

screen cracked at n/s lower corner , at limit

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,461 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,822 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,937 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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 FWL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

LM55 FWL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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