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LM55 HDD

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

261,659 mi
Last recorded261,659 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 HDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 261,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 261,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,022 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,849 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,506 miles

handbrake travel excessive

Fail 13 Oct 2014 126,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,614 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,394 miles

front brake discs worn-borderline

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,523 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,662 miles

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

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 HDD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

LM55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LM55 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 HDD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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