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P905 LSM

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,017 mi
Last recorded106,017 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 LSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,017 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,198 miles

Advise slight play in rack ends

advise nearside steering rack gaiter slightly cracked may split over time

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,866 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,455 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,723 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake poor but passes the test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,119 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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P905 LSM is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 P905 LSM, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P905 LSM registered?

P905 LSM is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P905 LSM safe to buy?

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