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S500 NPG

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

220,967 mi
Last recorded220,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 220,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 210,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner raised tread has no visible pattern/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator tell tale lamps flashing twice as quick due part of inspection but rectified before completion of test

rear axle fitted with run flat and conventional summer tyre

tpms light on

Fail 16 Jul 2024 210,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner flange marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator tell tale lamps flashing twice as quick due part of inspection but rectified before completion of test

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2023 204,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 197,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 192,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 190,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 179,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 170,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 163,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 156,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 140,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 124,129 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,479 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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S500 NPG is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S500 NPG, 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.

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S500 NPG is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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