2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M5 FKN
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 165,670 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Mar 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,670 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.
M5 FKN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2019
- 165,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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M5 FKN Mileage History
- 09/09/200830,624 mi
- 10/09/200943,871 mi+13,247 mi
- 18/08/201057,135 mi+13,264 mi
- 19/08/201057,135 mi
- 20/08/201165,742 mi+8,607 mi
- 10/09/201274,594 mi+8,852 mi
- 24/08/201383,318 mi+8,724 mi
- 31/07/201490,440 mi+7,122 mi
- 08/08/201490,440 mi
- 21/05/201599,851 mi+9,411 mi
- 21/04/2016115,812 mi+15,961 mi
- 16/04/2018148,853 mi+33,041 mi
- 16/04/2018148,853 mi
- 10/04/2019162,018 mi+13,165 mi
- 16/04/2019162,018 mi
- 11/09/2019165,670 mi+3,652 mi
Average of roughly 12,274 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M5 FKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (M5 FKN) between September 2008 and September 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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