2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AR05 BAB
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/12/2005. Recorded mileage 158,610 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
AR05 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 158,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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AR05 BAB Mileage History
- 26/02/2024148,132 mi
- 21/02/2025158,007 mi+9,875 mi
- 20/03/2025158,386 mi+379 mi
- 01/04/2025158,565 mi+179 mi
- 03/04/2025158,610 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 9,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR05 BAB 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 (AR05 BAB) between February 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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