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904 NKL

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration904 NKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,531 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 133,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,225 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 132,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,333 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,630 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,996 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,240 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,413 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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904 NKL is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 904 NKL, 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 904 NKL registered?

904 NKL is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is 904 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 904 NKL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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