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2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,477 mi
Last recorded153,477 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 MVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 150,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,595 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2023 143,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,103 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,820 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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WN55 MVP is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN55 MVP, 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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WN55 MVP is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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