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N777 RDB

2005 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 RDB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 64,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 62,399 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,165 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,860 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,466 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth is approx 3 mm

Offside front tyre is worn on inner portion

Offside rear tyre tread depth is approx 4 mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,498 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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N777 RDB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N777 RDB, 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 N777 RDB registered?

N777 RDB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is N777 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N777 RDB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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