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AJ55 NMU

2005 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,818 miles

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,887 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)

oil leak

tray's fitted

wet test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,937 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,905 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,160 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

small stone chips in windscreen

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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AJ55 NMU is a 2005 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ55 NMU, 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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What year was AJ55 NMU registered?

AJ55 NMU is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is AJ55 NMU safe to buy?

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