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LS55 SVK

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,850 mi
Last recorded175,850 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 SVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 175,850 miles

hand brake high travel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 166,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,874 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 152,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,488 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 129,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 119,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,981 miles

Fuel cap outer seal slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 108,981 miles

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

Fuel cap outer seal slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,351 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 77,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,339 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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LS55 SVK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LS55 SVK, 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 LS55 SVK registered?

LS55 SVK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LS55 SVK safe to buy?

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