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FV55 NXX

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,257 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 119,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 RUNN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,894 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated light intensity not severely reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

exhaust shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,051 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,399 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on inner treads

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

offside front tyre has a cut to inner sidwall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,351 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner treads

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

offside front tyre has a cut to inner sidwall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,922 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,772 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,052 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre across side wall but not to the cords

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,919 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,129 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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FV55 NXX is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV55 NXX, 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 FV55 NXX registered?

FV55 NXX is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is FV55 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 NXX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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