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LT05 UWK

2005 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 UWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 154,531 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Small stone chip in windscreen

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 154,531 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Small stone chip in windscreen

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,781 miles

Both headlamp lenses hazy

Chip in front windscreen

Fuel cap seal perished

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 136,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Both headlamp lenses hazy

Chip in front windscreen

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak and coolant leak from engine

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,345 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r, n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2014 111,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,803 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,370 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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LT05 UWK is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT05 UWK, 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 LT05 UWK registered?

LT05 UWK is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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