2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · W99 NEM
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 205,290 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,290 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
W99 NEM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 205,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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W99 NEM Mileage History
- 14/11/200861,665 mi
- 24/11/200861,665 mi
- 13/11/200974,810 mi+13,145 mi
- 20/11/200974,810 mi
- 11/11/201087,382 mi+12,572 mi
- 18/11/201087,382 mi
- 18/11/201198,855 mi+11,473 mi
- 18/11/201198,855 mi
- 08/11/2012109,500 mi+10,645 mi
- 18/11/2013119,699 mi+10,199 mi
- 17/11/2014126,936 mi+7,237 mi
- 17/11/2014126,936 mi
- 03/12/2015132,586 mi+5,650 mi
- 06/12/2016137,395 mi+4,809 mi
- 05/12/2017147,392 mi+9,997 mi
- 30/01/2019162,914 mi+15,522 mi
- 31/01/2019162,947 mi+33 mi
- 22/01/2020179,525 mi+16,578 mi
- 01/02/2021185,077 mi+5,552 mi
- 01/02/2022194,051 mi+8,974 mi
- 12/02/2023199,595 mi+5,544 mi
- 29/04/2024205,290 mi+5,695 mi
Average of roughly 9,294 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
W99 NEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (W99 NEM) between November 2008 and April 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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