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AG55 NUT

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 NUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 85,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 82,567 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,614 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency down on offside when compared to nearside

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency down on offside when compared to nearside

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,389 miles

NSR seat belt only visually inspected due to child seat fitted

OSR seat belt only visually inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,137 miles

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

NSR seat belt only visually inspected due to child seat fitted

OSR seat belt only visually inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,859 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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AG55 NUT is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG55 NUT, 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 AG55 NUT registered?

AG55 NUT is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AG55 NUT safe to buy?

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