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LR55 VXW

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,092 mi
Last recorded96,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 96,092 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2026 96,092 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 98,960 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,732 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer tread with no cord exposed yet.

o/s/r tyre has a puncture.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,056 miles

Wipers smearing but clear the screen sufficiently.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 27,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,291 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,346 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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LR55 VXW is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR55 VXW, 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 LR55 VXW registered?

LR55 VXW is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is LR55 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 VXW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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