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YR55 LKD

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,678 mi
Last recorded154,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,678 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , rear lower arm front bush splitting around centre post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights scratched / tarnished , poor pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre feathering inner edge. Front brake discs rusty pads good

Fail 19 Sep 2019 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre feathering inner edge. Front brake discs rusty pads good

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,404 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to test (aborted)

front brake discs poor

front wipers poor

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,096 miles

front brake discs worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiperblades smear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,418 miles

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

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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YR55 LKD is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR55 LKD, 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 YR55 LKD registered?

YR55 LKD is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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