2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SB53 NJB
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2005. Recorded mileage 164,549 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
SB53 NJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 164,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SB53 NJB Mileage History
- 04/08/2022167,628 mi
- 10/08/2023163,955 mi-3,673 mi
- 14/08/2023163,955 mi
- 06/08/2024164,549 mi+594 mi
- 06/08/2024164,549 mi
Average of roughly -1,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SB53 NJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (SB53 NJB) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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