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NU55 NYB

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,532 mi
Last recorded205,532 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 205,532 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 205,532 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 202,549 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 202,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 198,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 198,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 196,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 193,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 190,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 186,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 179,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhuast down pipe flexi section failing

Fail 28 Nov 2015 179,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhuast down pipe flexi section failing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 173,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 163,101 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 13 Dec 2013 163,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 153,042 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 135,073 miles

advise emissions level to low to print

advise front exhaust pipe shroud loose & rattling

advise front suspension arm front support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise emissions level to low to print

advise front exhaust pipe shroud loose & rattling

advise front suspension arm front support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,799 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,299 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)

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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NU55 NYB is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU55 NYB, 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 NU55 NYB registered?

NU55 NYB is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NU55 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 NYB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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