MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under trays fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under trays fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside rear lower outer (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower inner (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Under trays and engine cover fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension bush has slight movement
Under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LY55 GUD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 LY55 GUD, 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 LY55 GUD registered?
LY55 GUD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2005.
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