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LR55 WBZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 140,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 100,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 100,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,570 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 76,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,445 miles

BATTERY VOLTAGE FOR IDLE SPEED GIVING UNSTABLE READING AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO PROVIDE A READING ON SMOKE METER

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON DASH (NOT A.B.S) AND COMPUTER IN CENTRE OF DASH WARNING THAT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

INSIDES OF N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN BUT OF WATER DISPERSAL TYPE

INSIDES OF REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

VERY SMALL CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE SIDE-WALL

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 99,374 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WBZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR55 WBZ, 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 LR55 WBZ registered?

LR55 WBZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is LR55 WBZ safe to buy?

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