2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AV55 XMW
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/11/2005. Recorded mileage 219,081 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,081 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
AV55 XMW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2024
- 219,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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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AV55 XMW Mileage History
- 17/11/200833,751 mi
- 16/11/200945,723 mi+11,972 mi
- 08/11/201052,462 mi+6,739 mi
- 25/10/201158,511 mi+6,049 mi
- 15/03/201364,420 mi+5,909 mi
- 01/03/201479,355 mi+14,935 mi
- 16/10/201488,475 mi+9,120 mi
- 06/03/201596,879 mi+8,404 mi
- 11/03/2016112,235 mi+15,356 mi
- 07/03/2017128,908 mi+16,673 mi
- 21/04/2018151,066 mi+22,158 mi
- 21/04/2018151,066 mi
- 30/03/2019174,173 mi+23,107 mi
- 14/10/2020189,315 mi+15,142 mi
- 08/10/2021196,144 mi+6,829 mi
- 13/10/2022202,302 mi+6,158 mi
- 21/10/2022202,424 mi+122 mi
- 17/10/2023211,636 mi+9,212 mi
- 24/10/2023211,645 mi+9 mi
- 25/10/2024219,047 mi+7,402 mi
- 25/11/2024219,081 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 11,567 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
AV55 XMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (AV55 XMW) between November 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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