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WR05 NJZ

2005 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 160,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 158,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 152,395 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 134,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2010 134,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,424 miles

Adsvise n/s/r light unit is cracked not effecting function at present.

Advise o/s/dorr sill cover is missing.

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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WR05 NJZ is a 2005 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR05 NJZ, 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 WR05 NJZ registered?

WR05 NJZ is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is WR05 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 NJZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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