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LT55 XYZ

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,626 mi
Last recorded254,626 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 254,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 237,429 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 237,410 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 227,388 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake disc lipped

Fail 30 Oct 2015 226,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake disc lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2014 208,345 miles

offside rear diff drive shaft seal slight leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 208,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front brake pad close to limit

offside rear diff drive shaft seal slight leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 188,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 166,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 157,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 157,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,666 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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LT55 XYZ 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 LT55 XYZ, 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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LT55 XYZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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