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LS55 UTC

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

255,236 mi
Last recorded255,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 255,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 249,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2024 245,757 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 245,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 240,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 240,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 231,062 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle towards front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 224,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 224,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 206,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 198,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 191,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 183,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 179,595 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 179,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 171,733 miles

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

both rear tyres smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 155,998 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 155,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 112,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,808 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,604 miles

advise front discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads on approx 4.5mm

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,599 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 68,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers smearing

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 UTC is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

LS55 UTC is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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