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LC55 JYT

2005 BMW 528

Grey Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,421 mi
Last recorded167,421 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JYT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 167,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on the rear diifferential

Pass 20 Dec 2017 155,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 155,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,910 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,626 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2014 105,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,506 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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LC55 JYT is a 2005 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 JYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC55 JYT is a 2005 BMW 528, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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