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X54 LEH

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 LEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 97,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,668 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

under-trays most of underneath obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,145 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,672 miles

under -trays fitted to most of underneath of car not allowing full check

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,102 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/splitting

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,043 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 60,387 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,230 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,452 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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X54 LEH is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X54 LEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X54 LEH registered?

X54 LEH is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is X54 LEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X54 LEH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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