2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · J999 SRD
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 229,499 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,499 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
J999 SRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 229,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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J999 SRD Mileage History
- 19/02/2024215,779 mi
- 22/04/2024215,781 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/2024215,785 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2025227,053 mi+11,268 mi
- 07/07/2026229,499 mi+2,446 mi
Average of roughly 5,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J999 SRD 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 (J999 SRD) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))”.
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