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NC55 LPV

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 130,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 130,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 124,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,528 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 112,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2015 96,218 miles

corrosion noted on both rear brake pipes

vehicle emissions to clean to test

Fail 1 May 2015 95,416 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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion noted on both rear brake pipes

vehicle emissions to clean to test

Pass 31 May 2014 83,002 miles

unable to test emisions due to low revs.

Pass 31 May 2013 71,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 65,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,134 miles

nsr on 3mm

play in both track rod ends

Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,876 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,040 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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NC55 LPV is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC55 LPV, 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 NC55 LPV registered?

NC55 LPV is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is NC55 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 LPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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