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CR03 NMO

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,190 mi
Last recorded212,190 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 NMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 212,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 204,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 196,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 188,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 181,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 173,831 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 167,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 162,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 156,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 147,179 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,355 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2014 94,355 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,021 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,725 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,914 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,353 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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CR03 NMO is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black 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 CR03 NMO, 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 CR03 NMO registered?

CR03 NMO is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is CR03 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR03 NMO 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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