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BJ05 NZY

2005 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,734 mi
Last recorded131,734 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,139 miles

Front brake discs thin

Hand brake ratchet worn

O/s headlamp faded

Rear pads low

Slight play at both rear wheels lower joint on suspension arm

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,468 miles

All tyres deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,677 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rear pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,570 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,568 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,286 miles

Front to rear underbody shields fitted preventing a full inspection of underbody components.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,954 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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BJ05 NZY is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ05 NZY, 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 BJ05 NZY registered?

BJ05 NZY is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BJ05 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 NZY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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